01/13/2023 - 2023 Baseball Factory Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament Mario is a 2026 C who showcased his skills during the BF Rookie PSAA Tournament. Behind the plate, he presents a good target with a loud mitt. Showed quiet actions and works his thumb under baseball. Throws were on the bag from a high 3/4 release point with a recorded arm velocity up to 67mph and a best pop time of 2.41 seconds. He showed on-time footwork on his blocks and covers the 5-hole. At the plate, he hits from an upright and open stance with comfortable hands. A lower half driven swing and has natural juice in his swing. Showed a strong barrel as he hit balls to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 78mph. With 3 years of continued growth and development, we foresee Mario making huge strides on the baseball field.