Jack Marder
| AB | 862 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .289 |
| OBP | .367 |
| SLG | .44 |
| HR | 21 |
- Full name Jack Andrew Marder
- Born 02/21/1990 in Calabasas, CA
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Oregon
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Drafted in the 16th round (483rd overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2011 (signed for $200,000).
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Andrew Susac isn't the only draft-eligible sophomore catcher in the state. Oregon's Jack Marder also fits that bill. Used mostly as a right fielder and first baseman last year, Marder has been behind the plate this year and has flashed outstanding defensive at times. He's an above-average athlete and it shows. He has soft hands, moves well and puts up pop times in the 1.85-second range. He's inconsistent, mostly because he's new to the position. He was a middle infielder in high school and split time between right field and first base last year. He's also a diabetic who plays with an insulin pump. He looked like a natural behind the plate and handled a quality pitching staff. He has the makeup teams seek in a backstop and has shown an ability to hit in the past, though his bat was down this year as he focused on defense.
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A shortstop in high school and a right fielder/first baseman as an Oregon freshman, Marder moved behind the plate as a sophomore in 2011. He hit just .209/.360/.295 but was draft-eligible as a 21-year-old and commanded a $200,000 bonus as a 16th-round pick. The Mariners sent him to high Class A, and he has batted .352/.416/.564 the past two years. Marder's hands work well in his swing, and he has natural rhythm and surprising strength for his size. He has a gap-to-gap approach and consistently squares the ball up. He caught 15 games in 2012, but Seattle decided to move him from behind the plate after two concussions sidelined him for six weeks. For the second half of the season, he played second base and left field. He fits best in the outfield, where he's an average defender with average arm strength, because he doesn't quite have the quickness for second base. He has fringy speed but always runs hard and is a smart baserunner. Coaches, teammates and scouts love Marder for his hustle, heart and leadership. His competitive drive helps his tools play up and will get him to the big leagues in some capacity, most likely as a utility player.
