06/19/2023 - Omaha National World Series - Session 2 Markus is a 2026 OF out of Watertown, South Dakota who attended the Omaha National World Series this past June. He continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.03 runner. In the outfield, he takes good angles towards the ball and has good momentum towards his target. Glove action is clean and presents out front. He utilizes his foot quickness in covering a lot of ground. Throws are accurate. At the plate, hitting abilities are well above average through a squared setup. He's aggressive with the fastball as he looks to do damage. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. At the event, he was 4-8 with 2 walks. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, and is very coachable.