Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | OF | 1 | 55 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2016 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Very tall, long athletic frame, not that dissimilar from the Dodgers Cody Bellinger. Long limbs, high waist, good strength and muscle while avoiding bulk. Runs well, moves well, loose athlete. Enviable hair follicles.
Hit: Changed setup mid-2019, crouching down to shrink his strike zone, while shortening the path of his hands. Sets up slightly open, with front toe offset, hands set by ear with bat movement approaching Sheffieldian levels pre-load. Lots of pre-pitch bouncing and movement, utilizes leg lift trigger mechanism, that's been toned down over the years. Natural loft to swing, old operation was reminiscent of former Cardinals prospect (and major leaguer) Colby Rasmus. Elite on base skills, running high walk rate throughout his professional career. At times approach bordered on passivity as he has one of the lowest swing rates in the minors. Made a conscious effort to improve in this regard upon reworking his setup in late June of 2019. Following these changes, Marsh was more aggressive, lowering his strikeout rate while improving his offensive production. Grade: 55
Power: While Marsh's former "Rasmus" swing was geared toward picturesque lefty shots in batting practice, his load was too long and often sapped away from Marsh's bat speed. After the adjustment Marsh significantly cut down the length of his load and became far more direct to the ball. This change unlocked a significant amount of pull-side pop, as Marsh saw his pull, flyball rate, and HR/FB all spike post change. Beyond that, he did all this while running one of the top five lowest infield flyball rates among players >300 PAs in the upper minors. This adjustment easily pushed his lower grade from fringe average to a strong average with some room to grow into above average. Grade: 50
Field: An above average everyday outfielder that can play all three outfield spots. Moves well coming in and going back, takes efficient routes and shows poise on tough plays. Good makeup speed and above average or better range. Marsh is arguably the best outfield defender in the upper-levels of the Angels organization and should push Jo Adell to his permanent home in left. Grade: 55
Arm: A right handed pitcher as a prep, Marsh has a strong outfield arm that plays better in the grass than it ever did on the mound. Good carry and accuracy, excellent strength. A weapon from the outfield. Grade: 60
Run: Above average runner that translates speed to base running and his defensive play. Strong base stealer, went 18-for-23 in AA and with his on base and contact skills could see plenty of opportunities to steal. Strong makeup speed and range in the outfield. Grade: 55
Overall: Marsh has blossomed from a physically blessed prep prospect to a complete five tool player on the cusp of the major leagues. His adjustment in approach, stance and path took him from a strong hitting prospect with supporting skills to one of the best overall outfielders in the minor leagues. He shows average bat to ball skills, good quality of contact, an elite batting eye and plate approach, and burgeoning power. To go along with these skills he's an above average runner, and a dangerous player once on base. He's a strong outfielder with the speed, arm, and confidence to play anywhere in the grass. Outside of his obvious tinkering there's very little to criticize within Marsh's game. Obvious style choices aside, a maxed out Marsh could resemble a young Charlie Blackmon.
OFP: 55
Role: 60 - Above-Average Everyday Regular: Occasional All-Star
Risk: Moderate
