Marshall Grandizio '23 Recruiting Profile

I'm a tough South Philly kid who works hard with my dad, who played college and minor league ball, to get stronger, faster and better every day. In fact, although I am only 150 lbs, I bench 210 lbs and squat 300 lbs. My goal is to add 10-15 lbs in the offseason, while cutting my 60 time below 7. As a hitter, I hit to all fields and drive the ball to the gaps well.

Although I am small,  I am not afraid of anything, anyone or any situation.  I compete at a high level on a very competitive summer travel team where I bat second and play catcher, ss and 2nd base. Three of my summer teammates (pitchers) are ACC commits (NC State, PITT and BC) and another one (Outfielder) just committed to SUNY Stonybrook. I have been fortunate enough to catch the pitchers and another ACC commit (Louisville) for a team for which I have guest played.

When I catch, I call all of my own pitches and fully understand every situation I'm in.  Also, when I am at the plate, I am always looking to help my team by bunting, hitting behind the runner, getting a run in from 3rd with less than two outs or coming up with a timely, 2 out RBI hit.  My goal is to play college baseball at a school where I can succeed in both sports and in school.  I feel as though once I am given the opportunity to play in a good program, I will be able to use the opportunities given to improve myself and the team.

The reality is that I may not be fully grown when I graduate high school at 17 years old.  I am willing to roll the dice on myself for a program that is willing to take a chance on me.  I promise that the program that gives me a shot will get a tough leader, a hard worker and a winning baseball player from the time I set foot on the field as a Freshman.