Drafted in the 36th round (1,087th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015 (signed for $150,000).
Top Rankings
Draft Prospects
Marvel has a professional build at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds. His fastball sits in the 90-92 mph range and he mixes in a curveball that has improved throughout the year and could be an above-average pitch in the future. He also has a developing changeup, though he hasn't needed a third pitch much in high school. Marvel has a good delivery and pitches with a quick tempo. He shows a good feel for pitching and scouts like him, but he's not likely to be drafted as high as his talent would dictate because of his solid commitment to Duke.
Best Tools List
Rated Best Changeup in the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020
Career Transactions
Round Rock Express released RHP James Marvel.
RHP James Marvel assigned to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP James Marvel to a minor league contract.
High Point Rockers signed RHP James Marvel.
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