Originally selected in the fifth round of the 2011 draft, Tyler Marlette has proven to be one of the better hitting catchers in the minor-leagues during his career. The 23-year-old backstop is a player to watch this spring in Peoria, as he could potentially make his big league debut at some point during the 2016 season.
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Marlette’s career got off to a bit of a slow start after being drafted in 2011. The Mariners sent him to their affiliate in the Appalachian League, the Pulaski Mariners. Marlette hit just .