Rafael Marchan

Name: Rafael Alejandro Marchan
Born: 2/25/1999
Position: C
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 170
Bats/Throws: S/R
Options Remaining: 3
Rule 5 Eligible: 2019
MiLB Free Agency: 2022
Drafted: International Free Agent (2015-2016 Class)
From: San Cristobal, Venezuela
Signed: 7/3/2015
Bonus: $200,000

Stats: MiLB | B-Ref | Fangraphs | Baseball America | Baseball Prospectus 

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2018 Midseason (15)

The Phillies signed Marchan in the same summer as Jhailyn Ortiz, and while the Venezuelan catcher got significantly less money, he was still rated as one of the better prospect available that summer. Marchan struggled in the GCL after hitting well in his first year in the DSL, but has been on fire all year in Williamsport. Marchan doesn’t have any power right now, but he does have a great feel for contact and rarely strikes out. Marchan was an infielder before moving behind the plate the year before signing, and he is still somewhat of a project behind the plate. Marchan has a strong arm and has shown promise receiving, but he still struggles blocking the ball. Marchan is still just 19, so there is plenty of time for him to grow into more strength and fix his defensive issues. If he does, he could be an everyday player behind the plate.

2017 Midseason:

Marchan was the other big signing for the Phillies in 2015. He is a converted infielder with a good arm behind the plate and a great feel for hitting.

2016 Midseason:

Marchan is still in the DSL so there are not new scouting reports on him, but the 17 year old catcher just keeps hitting and has a .333/.395/.400 line through 27 games.

2016 Preseason:

Marchan was Baseball America’s #23 international prospect this past July, and the Phillies signed him for $200,000.  Marchan is a switch hitting converted shortstop, who moved behind the plate within the past year.  He is a smart hitter with a good approach and feel for contact, but lacks big power projection.  A good spring good see him join a crowded GCL catching group.

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