Braden Maranto is a compact, high-IQ infield prospect with state-title pedigree at Southern Miss
Braden Maranto entered Southern Miss as a redshirt freshman infielder in 2026 after a decorated Amory HS career that included a 2023 3A state championship and multiple all-state honors, and his game is built on feel, competitiveness, and winning habits rather than loud tools. At 5-foot-8, 165 pounds, he profiles as a gritty contact-oriented infield option who brings energy and polish; the big question for any roster fit is whether his bat and defense translate quickly enough against Division I speed, but the makeup and track record make him a sneaky-good fit for a program that values toughness and consistency.
