The Marlins hold the seventh overall pick in the upcoming MLB amateur draft and are expected to choose from several notable pitchers and shortstops. Recent insights suggest prep right-hander Seth Hernandez is a top target due to his fastball velocity. Carlson and Parker, both rated highly by MLB.com, are also on the Marlins' radar among other prospects. Despite a previous focus on catching, the organization is now more robust in this area, but the potential of outfielder/catcher Ike Irish remains significant due to his strong performance in college.
The Marlins select seventh overall on Sunday and should have a choice among several highly regarded pitchers and shortstops, among others.
In his recent mock draft, The Athletic's Keith Law projects the Marlins to select prep right-hander Seth Hernandez, who pitches for Corona High in California and has a fastball that touches 98 mph as well as a plus changeup.
Carlson and Parker (a prep standout in Mississippi) are rated the seventh- and ninth-best prospects by MLB.com, which has five shortstops overall among its top 10 players available.
Though catching has been transformed from a weakness to a strength of the organization, don't discount Auburn outfielder/catcher/first baseman Ike Irish, who hit .364 (.469 on base) with 19 homers and 58 RBI in 55 games for the Tigers this past season.
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