Athletic, draft-ready Aztec bat with DH pop and catcher upside
Anthony Marnell IV is a 2026 MLB Draft pick by the Athletics and a San Diego State catcher who spent most of the season at designated hitter, hitting .257 with 4 home runs, 11 doubles and 30 RBIs in 52 games in the 2026 season. He looks like a physical, damage-capable bat rather than a pure glove-first catcher, and the fact that he was used heavily as a DH suggests the hitting profile was the calling card. If your team wants a right-handed run producer with pro traction and some remaining catching upside, he’s an intriguing fit.
