3rd Round - Adrian Marin: SS, Gulliver Prep HS (Miami, FL)

[Frobby]

BA had him at no. 192.

[The Rick]

ESPN:

Marin is a plus runner with some quick-twitch actions that suggest he's got more pop in his bat than his 170-pound frame would otherwise suggest. He's drawn comparisons to former first-round pick and Florida product Nick Franklin along the way. Marin has a good shot to stick at shortstop and if a club believes he will mature physically and hit enough, he could be a top 50 pick. If he doesn't like his draft position, he's got a full ride to Miami waiting for him.

--Jason A. Churchill

Discuss.

[Icterus galbula]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21699927&topic_id=29113154

[Icterus galbula]

The MLB Network guys said he made a name for himself at a showcase somewhere.

[Mizerooskie]

Edit: Bah, thread merging causing duplicate info.

[Moose Milligan]

Listed as a 2B on MLB site. Hopefully the O's know something no one else does, which has never been the case before.

Hahaha, this made me laugh.

[Icterus galbula]

5. SS Adrian Marin (Gulliver Prep HS, Florida): plus arm strength; confirmed plus speed; needs to add some bulk; steady defender who should stick at SS, could be very good at 2B; no problems with velocity; gap power; has "it" whatever that is; 6-0, 170 pounds

http://baseballdraftreport.com/category/2012-mlb-draft/2012-college-shortstops/

[Enjoy Terror]

Obviously risky with a full ride to the U.

[Lucky Jim]

His speed certainly looked plus in that video.

[The Rick]

Obviously risky with a full ride to the U.

Yes, this is a concern of mine too. Would love to hear from Stotle or RVA about his signability.

[Tony-OH]

Perfect game says he throws 91 MPH from the infield. I'd say that's enough arm to stay at SS. Being from Miami though with a full-ride there is a bit concerning though for signability. We'll see if Rajsich is as good as Jordan when it comes to knowing what it will take to sign a guy.

[pdiddy]

I guess they like him at SS/2 if Machado goes to 3rd as expected? Schoops plays theother...would be nice.

[Frobby]

Looking at his frame, he seems like a bit of a project who the O's are hoping will fill out.

[Icterus galbula]

I guess they like him at SS/2 if Machado goes to 3rd as expected? Schoops plays theother...would be nice.

In an earlier interview Duquette quoted Weaver and said "you acquire SS and then worry about where to play them later."

[lovetoaster]

His speed certainly looked plus in that video.

Yeah, they showed a few videos on the draft coverage. He seems like quite a speedy guy.