Tanner Marek is a clutch-contact infielder giving Texas Southern a jolt
In the 2026 season, Tanner Marek has shown up as a timely, run-producing bat for Texas Southern, including a 3-for-5, five-RBI breakout with a walk-off run-rule grand slam against Alcorn and multiple-hit games early in the year. His calling card is bat-to-ball skill and utility value—he was previously described as a first-team all-district catcher with special contact ability and the ability to move around the field, which is the kind of flexible, gritty profile coaches love. If you want an infielder who can help keep innings alive and deliver in big moments, Marek is worth a hard look.