Marco Raya became the eighth alum of the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series powered by Program 15 to be taken in the 2020 MLB Draft when the Minnesota Twins selected him with their fourth round pick.
Raya first caught the eye of many when he starred for Warstic at the most recent national tournament in Cypress, Texas. That performance earned him an opportunity with the National Team at International Week, where he earned the prestigious start at Fenway Park.
QUICK SCOUTING REPORT FROM CEO JEREMY BOOTH:
Marco Raya is a winning personality with stuff and feel to pitch. Tough to see for hitters and has advance fastball command, he keeps hitters off balance by protecting his 60 grade fastball well. Fearless on the mound and extremely driven, he will find his way to Minnesota sooner rather than later.
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Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked seven Super Bowls, 11 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,200 games covered in his career.
An avid card collector and sim racer, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son William, and their beloved dog, Bailey, and cat, Smokey.
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