07/27/2022 - Southwest Championships 17U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One Mario is a SS/2B out of Chicago, IL who has a promising future on the diamond. In the MIF, defensive abilities are solid as he displays clean/smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is soft/sure and presents out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, hitting abilities are solid with well above average power potential through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be. Mario has a lot of potential and will get looks from collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.