Elih Marrero Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Elih Alexander Marrero
Born 06/21/1997 in Miami, FL
Profile Ht.: 5'7" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School St. Thomas
Drafted in the 8th round (250th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2018 (signed for $157,700).

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Marrero was drafted in the 29th round of the 2015 draft by the Reds out of high school, but instead decided to attend Mississippi State. Lauded for his defensive abilities behind the plate, Marrero seemed ready to follow in his father Eli’s footsteps. The elder Marrero had a 10-year major league career as a catcher, outfielder and first baseman. After two years with Mississippi State, Marrero transferred to NAIA St. Thomas in Florida, where he hit .370/.438/.593 with nine home runs and 24 doubles. His offensive performance is encouraging, but he never hit close to that level in the SEC or in wood bat leagues during the summer, so Marrero’s best route to the high minors and beyond is as a talented receiver and defensive backstop. He’s undersized at 5-foot-7, 190-pounds.

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Eli Marrero was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round in 1993 when he was coming out of Coral Gables High. Twenty-two years later, his son is following in his footsteps. Elih Marrero is one of the best defensive catchers in the high school class. He was a part of USA Baseball's 18U national team last fall, helping guide the elite pitching staff that produced the lowest ERA in team history. Marrero, a Mississippi State commit, has the kind of polish and feel for the game that is expected from the son of a big leaguer. He has advanced catch-and-throw skills with above-average arm strength and good receiving ability behind the plate. He knows how to handle a pitching staff and earns praise for his makeup and leadership skills. Offensively, he is a switch-hitter with a loose, line-drive swing. Size is the biggest drawback for Marrero, who is listed at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Even so, his advanced skill set at a premium position gives him a chance to match his father's draft position.