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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Rafael Marchan singles past a drawn in infield to score Vierling and give Williamsport a 1-0 lead … He follows it up with his team leading fourth stolen base of the season and scores on Danny Mayer’s double for a 2-0 lead pic.twitter.com/tViDmBOJZB
— Mitch Rupert (@Mitch_Rupert) June 21, 2018
Rafael Marchan triples to right field with two outs, but he’s stranded there and the Cutters and Doubledays are scoreless through one pic.twitter.com/L05T1U2RWu
— Mitch Rupert (@Mitch_Rupert) June 20, 2018
Rafael Marchan with a round of BP today in State College pic.twitter.com/Nevz381tZk
— Mitch Rupert (@Mitch_Rupert) June 16, 2018
And here's a Rafael Marchan double from the same game #Phillies pic.twitter.com/0G0mZ1M5hW
— Josh Norris 🐻 (@jnorris427) August 17, 2017
Check out this Rafael Marchan throw from the other day. #Phillies pic.twitter.com/LwBePAJ7gf
— Josh Norris 🐻 (@jnorris427) August 17, 2017
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[section=Articles:]
- Phillies Minor Thoughts
- International Reviews: Philadelphia Phillies – Ben Badler (Baseball America)
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[section=Transactions]
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[section=Injuries]
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