01/12/2024 - 2024 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Mario is a lean and athletic 5ft 8/155 SS/RHP in the 2025 class. He recently performed well at the BF Preseason All American event. Defensively, he showed a solid ready position and pre-pitch movements. His feet are quick (7.28 runner) and he creates agile movements to the baseball. Play under the baseball and his hands are soft. Redirects with clean actions and his release is quick. Working to throw the top of the baseball will allow for further carry and improve his 12-6 spin. On the mound, he works downhill with easy actions. Maintains great balance and has a strong front side. He operates with a 2-pitch mix from a 3 qtr. slot. His FB sits 74-6 and works both sides of the plate. His Breaking pitch shaped 11-5 and was in the zone at 64-6. At the plate, he uses an open stance and gains a squared stride. He works to keep his hands inside the baseball and creates a short barrel path. Demonstrates a line drive swing and with added strength, he can backspin ball to the alleys. Overall solid two way player in the 2025 class.