Caden Marcum, who struck out six batters at the 2021 installment of the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series’ National Combine, has been selected with the 379th overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers.
Marcum was dominant at times in his outing, allowing just one hit, and should be a significant asset to the Rangers organization if they’re able to sign him.
PICK ANALYSIS BY JEREMY BOOTH, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF THE NEW BALANCE BASEBALL FUTURE STARS SERIES: Caden Marcum probably doesn’t sign. Just a guess. But, projection, upside, standard P15/Future Stars what we do. Fun to scout. He’ll probably settle in at 92-94 when it’s all said and done. He does have a starter package in there, it’s just whether it’s now or after school.”
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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