2021 MLB Draft - JT Schwartz, Jose Torres, Max Marasak, Jayden Meledez, Casey Opitz

JT Schwartz

20/yrs. old   SS   6-4   200   UCLA

Schwartz was a 2018 prep star that we covered prior to that draft. Redshirted his freshman year with the Bruins in 2019. His size moved him to first base.

His early 2020 stash line was: .320/.380/.391. Was reported that his power was developing.

Jose Torres

SS   North Carolina State   20.yrs.   6-0   160

Torres was a 24th round pick by Milwaukee in 2019. He's an elite fielder that projects Gold Glove cred at both internal infield positions. Soft hands. Strong arm. 

Still a work in progress at the plate. Has shown some pop that needs to be developed. 

Limited 2020 stats:   60-AB, .333/.369/.533, 3-HR

Max Marusak

CF   Texas Tech   20/yrs.   5-10   185

Marusak might be the fastest player in the draft. Definitely a lead-off candidate. Still, needs a lot more refinement when he is hitting. He just can't rely on his speed to get on base.

Adequate fielder with a power arm which currently projects him to remain in center. 

Limited 2020 stats:  21-AB, .286/.318/.286, 0-HR

Jayden Melendez

C   Westminster Christian (FL)   17/yrs.,  5-9,  170

Not much size here which is fine for a catcher. 1.90 pop, Good set up with excellent transfer and throw. High energy.

Plenty of bat speed with whip. Short strokes and stays inside. Good power.

Casey Opitz

C   Arkansas   21/yrs.   5-11,   175