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Marcus Scales

Marcus Scales C/OF

  • Newburgh, IN
  • Castle High School
  • Travel Team: Evansville Leathernecks
  • Commitment: Olney Central College
  • Grad 2024
  • Ht 6'3''
  • Wt 190 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 84 mph
  • 60 YD 7.15 Sec
  • Class 3

Running

  • 1.70▲ sec 10 Yds
  • 5.00 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.15 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.34 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.90 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.81 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 7'11''▲ Broad Jump
  • 121▲ psi Grip (L)
  • 118 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 84 mph mph Velocity
  • 52 Arm Grade

Position - OF

  • N/A Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 52▲ Hitting Grade (R)
  • 55▲ Power Grade (R)
  • 90 mph mph Exit Velocity

Catching

  • 55 Receiving Grade
  • 55 Blocking Grade
  • 1.91 sec Release Time

Official Scouting Report

  • 3Class Rating
  • CPosition Projection

12/27/2023 - National Showcase - Indianapolis, IN Marcus is a C prospect who will graduate in 2024. Tall frame athletic build who continues to add great weight to his frame. Shows an easy sit, with flexible hips, and tracks pitches well. Good footwork as he replaces his feet and gains ground to second base. Made on-line throws consistently to second base with an arm velocity up to 78mph and a best pop time of 2.08 seconds. Has a good spine angle on his blocks and smoothers the baseball. At the plate he hits from a crouched and open stance. Shows smooth rhythm to his swing and keeps his weight between his knees. Has a strong barrel in the hitting zone with good extension through the baseball. During his round of BP, Marcus squared up baseballs to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 87mph. With another season of development, we foresee Marcus having opportunities to play at the next level.

03/19/2023 - National Showcase - Indianapolis, IN Marcus is a C who will graduate in 2024. Tall frame athletic build, with broad shoulders, and strength present. Behind the dish, active feet who presents a low target with a loud mitt. Works around the baseball and gains ground towards second base with good direction. Creates good blocking angles, with chin tucked, and has a soft chest. Made on-line throws from a 3/4 release point, with momentum towards his target, and an arm velocity up to 81mph and a best pop time of sub 2.0 seconds. A right-handed hitter, he hits from a crouched and square stance. Showed smooth timing to his swing and gets his lower half through. A flat barrel path enables him to hit balls into both gaps with a bat exit velocity up to 84mph during BP. With another year of development, we foresee Marcus having a bright future on the baseball field.

Exclusive College Recruiting Program Marcus is 2024 catching prospect out of the Midwest who is an advanced defender with power profile as an offensive player. Behind the dish Marcus stands out for his advanced feel for receiving with a strong frame and good mobility he sets up low with a solid base allowing for his strong wrists and soft hands to move the baseball efficiently on borderline pitches with ability to stick pitches in the zone and handle breaking pitches. He has the projection to be an advanced defender with impact potential. Offensively his strong frame presents a power profile where his swing plays with bat speed, a path geared to drive the baseball in the air, a feel for the barrel that allows him to get to his low 90 mph exit velocity consistently. He has HR power to the pull side and potential to use the big part of the field for impact. Marcus is an intriguing prospect in the 2024 class at a premium defensive position where he will stick and power potential on the offensive side.

03/13/2021 - Spring Pro Training Experience - MD (HS) Marcus continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. At the plate, he improved his power potential through an open setup. Hands are quick (88 mph exit velocity) and work through level swing path. He stays inside the ball utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Behind the plate, feet are active as he works in line through a clean transfer/exchange. He shows a squared setup and presents a soft mitt out front. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front.

12/11/2020 - Baseball Factory Academic All-American Tournament Marcus continues to shine on the diamond. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process but needs to get body down sooner. At the plate, he continues to shine through an open setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap to gap pop.

10/25/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Nashville, TN Marcus is an athletic C/3B prospect who continues to make steady improvements on the diamond. Behind the plate, Marcus is fluid moving to block and covers up well. He receives with soft hands and has a clean exchange, working to make accurate throws to the 2B bag. Long tossing can help Marcus build up his arm strength. At 3B, Marcus shows active footwork and makes the routine plays. He throws from over the top and keeps his throws accurate to his target. Marcus can field ground balls more efficiently by getting into a lower fielding position. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and is fluid to load. He drives through well with his lower half and takes a level swing, producing loud contact and strong line drives. Loading his hands more can help Marcus produce more pop off the barrel. Overall, Marcus is a talented prospect and we look forward to following his development.

09/04/2020 - MS All-Region Tournament Marcus is an athletic 3B prospect who showed well during the All-Region Tournament. In the field, Marcus shows efficient footwork and takes good angles to the ball. He gets into a square position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He has a clean exchange and gains ground well on his throws, keeping them consistent with carry across the diamond. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance with center balance. He is smooth getting into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He takes a level swing with fast bat speed and good extension, leading to solid line drives and gap to gap pop. Overall, Marcus is a talented prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.

12/29/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Indianapolis, IN Marcus raised arm velocity to 70 MPH, lowered pop times to 2.5 seconds, and showed a spike in exit velocity to 70 MPH during his last workout. Behind the plate, Marcus has fluid footwork, soft hands, and he sits in low and athletically. He has a still head, blocks well, and throws with accuracy and direction to 2nd base. On the mound, Marcus has good balance and a clean arm circle. He separates his hands on time, lands with good direction toward home, and he throws strikes. Offensively, Marcus has a tall stance, a rhythmic swing, and good bat speed. He works the ball gap to gap and taps into some lower body. Skills can continue to get better with work on the following. 

Catching
1. Throwing - don't stand up
2. Release
Pitching
1. Higher hands
2. Finish
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Let ball travel deeper

07/21/2019 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 12-14) Marcus is a young C/RHP that made improvements during his time at Pirate City. Behind the plate he showed a relaxed stance and presented his glove well. His exchanges are clean with a short arm action. He utilizes the short hop with accurate throws. Improving arm strength will help Marcus become a better catcher. At the plate Marcus sets up with an open stance with comfortable hands. He tracks the ball well to the plate getting good extension showing more pop to the pull side. On the mound, Marcus shows a 2-pitch mix with a FB/CH. He starts at an angle with simple movements, separating on time as he keeps his eyes level towards the target. Working more hip/shoulder separation can improve Marcus' pitching. Marcus is young with several years to develop and we look forward to seeing what the future holds.

03/03/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Indianapolis, IN Marcus is a young, solid, 2-way player who catches and pitches. Behind the plate, Marcus has a presentable glove, he takes good angles when blocking, and moves well laterally. He keeps the ball in front, his arm is loose and quick, and he throws with good direction to 2nd base. Pop times were as low as 2.6 seconds. On the mound, Marcus has a clean arm circle, good balance, and he separates on time. He has good glove side lead, a controlled landing, and he is around the zone with his pitches. Offensively, Marcus has a tall setup, good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He has fast bat speed, swings on plane, and hits with strength to the pull side. Marcus can continue to improve overall skills with work on the following. 

Catching
1. Footwork
2. Exchange
3. Release
Pitching
1. Release
2. Finish
3. Off-speed
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Let ball travel
3. Swing path

Profile

Marcus Scales Newburgh, IN info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position C
Grad Year 2024 Secondary Position OF
High School Castle High School Bats Right
Height 6'3'' Throws Right
Weight 190 LBS Arm 84 mph
60 YD 7.15

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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