Marcelo BANKS '21 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
My goals are to be an accomplished student athlete and represent myself, family and team with dignity and respect. My late grandfather Ernie Banks and my Dad have instilled these core moral ethics. Currently as a incoming Loyola freshman, I am still looking for my path as student athlete and collegian. I would like to focus on my studies, baseball and basketball skill sets to become a complete student athlete. My focus is to be 100% committed to my education, family, team and spiritual integrity to be the best teammate possible. I would consider myself as a "coachable kid" who listens to all coaches to become a better ballplayer and person. When I am selected for a team or organization, I always commit to it. I have this "never give in, never give up" attitude, staying positive. I will always cheer on my teammates and I never dwell on the past. I focus on what I am doing at moment and try not to think too far into the future. I have several hobbies. I enjoy to traveling, food, and I like to read and draw. My favorite subject is Science.
In 2016, I was selected by the Under Armour Baseball Factory 12U, based on the tryouts in March, July and September of my tryouts. Based on the March 2016 tryout, I was invited to his 2nd UA skills competition in July 2016. The UA skills camp was for 4 days at Lavern College. I trained with 37 12-14yr old boys, from all over the USA to included HI, CA, MA, and IL. UA coaches provided feedback on my skills highlighting my development and what I can improve. I was invited to UA National Team also In July 2017 but declined to attend, as there was a conflict as I enrolled in Loyola Summer School. Subsequently I was selected and accepted to attend the combine of Elite Development Invitational (EDI) in Vero Beach Fl at the Dodger Facility to compete. After a tryout with USSSA in April 2017, I was selected to represent USSSA ESPN at World Wide Sports and the 13U FAR / WEST Region (American) All American Team in Orlando in August. Our team was comprised of 14 kids from CA, AZ and NV. We went 4-1 and lost in the Quarter final round. It was a great experience and my goal is to make the 14U team next year. I currently play with Garciaparra Baseball Group (GBG Marucci Navy) and will be playing in the 2017 Arizona Fall Freshman Classic 2021, September 28 - Oct 1.
I look forward to the new year as a Freshman at Loyola High school.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2017 GARCIAPARRA BASEBALL GROUP (GBG MARUCCI 2021 / Fall 2017 - Present)
- GARCIAPARRA BASEBALL GROUP Garciaparra Baseball Group (GBG) is a premier high school level and youth baseball club. GBG is not a “travel team”, we are a College Developmental Program. Our program is geared towards kids development in the game of baseball and helping them achieve their goals of playing college baseball and beyond. GBG was created by Michael and Ramon Garciaparra in 2012. Michael was a first round draft pick by the Seattle Mariners and is currently the So. Cal. Area Scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. He has also been an instructor for U.S.A. Baseball. Ramon brings extensive experience to our program with coaching at many levels and is proud that his two sons (Michael and Nomar) were first round draft picks for the MLB. Since our inception in 2012, GBG has already won 8 National titles and have 4 teams ranked in the top 12 in the Nation by Perfect Game with two teams ranked in the top 6. We have a college recruiting coordinator in our GBG family to help our players with the recruitment process. If a player has dreams and aspirations of playing college baseball and beyond, we’ll do all we can to help him make that dream a reality. We pride ourselves in COMMUNICATING with everyone in our program. We have established great relationships with many high school and college coaches. Being very passionate about what we do, we want to assure you that we take great care of our players and we welcome every player into the GBG family. We use our knowledge of the game and our positive “Learn First. DOMINATE LATER!” approach to help our players be the best they can be.
- 2016 LA Rockstars (14U / Fall 2016 - Summer 2017)
- The LA Rockstars Baseball Club was founded in 2007 to provide “next level” baseball opportunities for aspiring players from urban communities in Los Angeles County. Our focus is to maintain a competitive travel baseball program that emphasizes quality instruction, playing MLB rules and acting as a feeder to the national RBI program, MLB Urban Youth Academy and USA Baseball programs. Our goal is to get players prepared to play in high school by giving them instruction and information from a coaching staff made up of former college and professional players. We focus on developing the spirit of competition and detailed baseball skills that are demanded by high school coaches, college coaches and professional scouts.
- 2015 Beach Cities Baseball Academy (12u Fall 2015 - Summer 2016)
- BCBA 12U Team. Cooperstown and other local events.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Mike Garciaparra
- Travel / Club Coach
- Erikk Aldridge
- Travel / Club Coach
- Sean Thompson
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2017-2018 AREA CODE BASEBALL INSTRUCTS
- 12/02/17 to 12/02/17
- Area Code Instructs gives athletes an early opportunity to get on the radar of the MLB scouts that manage and make the selections for each region’s Area Code Games teams. And for the 2018 graduates to get in front of MLB scouts and to hone their baseball skills. Eligible athletes for the 2017 Area Code Baseball Instructs are players graduating in the class of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021’s for the high school session and 6th, 7th and 8th grade for the middle school session. The high school session will take place in the morning and the middle school session will take place in the afternoon. Athletes will be taken through a format that educates them on what MLB scouts look for in an Area Code prospect and how to improve their baseball skills, culminating in a game-like competition in front of the most credible decision makers in baseball.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 UCSB Gaucho Fall Prospect Camp 2
- 10/28/17 to 10/29/17
- Who: 2017-18 Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and JC athletes Camp Details: Our prospect camps are under the direction of Andrew Checketts and the UCSB Baseball staff. They present a great opportunity for prospective student-athletes to showcase their abilities and receive professional instruction from the UCSB Baseball Staff, current and former Gaucho players as well as college and high school coaches from around the area. Day 1: Players will go through a pro style workout. The workout includes defensive and offensive evaluations, as well as timed 60 yard dashes. We will then do defensive and offensive skill work or scrimmage. Day 2: Priority is a competitive scrimmage rotation, which includes two teams playing each other on the field, cage work, defensive skill work, and “chalk talks” about various baseball and college topics. The coaches are there to coach the campers through in-game situations offensively and defensively as well as giving hitting or defensive instruction in the cages.
- Camp/Event
- Arizona Freshman Fall Classic
- 9/28/17 to 10/01/17
- Team: GBG Marucci Navy 2021 of Garciaparra Baseball Group
- Camp/Event
- Fall Tryouts for GBG 2017 Team (Sept. - Dec.) - August 19th
- 8/19/17 to 8/19/17
- Fall Tryouts for GBG 2017 Team (Sept. - Dec.) - August 19th 2017. GBG 2017 Team (Sept. - Dec.) - August 19th. These tryouts are for current 9th graders (2021 grads), 10th graders (2020 grads), 11th graders (2019 grads), and 12th graders (2018 grads). Our tryouts are for GBG Marucci, GBG O.C., & GBG North high school programs for the 2017 season. Result: Selected to the roster GBG Marucci Team
- Camp/Event
- 2017 All American Games
- 8/06/17 to 8/12/17
- Congratulations on being named as a participant of the 2017 All American Games for the Far West Region, American Division. The team won the Pool C play going 3-0 with a average runs against of 3. The were eliminated in the quarter finals of the playoffs as a #1 seed in the tournament going 4 and 1.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Elite Development Invitational
- 7/13/17 to 7/19/17
- You have been selected as one of several players to attend the 2017 Elite Development Invitational hosted by Major League Baseball, The Major League Baseball Players Association and USA Baseball this July in Historic Dodgertown, Vero Beach, FL! This program is designed to provide elite caliber baseball players the opportunity to receive advanced level instruction, mentorship and insight from former Major League Players and Coaches. Consistent with all of our summer showcase events and camps, The Elite Development Invitational is completely cost-free to the participant and an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance baseball skills in a professional environment. Your participation in the Elite Development Invitational will also qualify you for an opportunity to be selected on the MLB team which will participate in showcase tournaments in Jupiter and Ft. Meyers, Florida this fall hosted by Perfect Game. The Elite Development Invitational Staff consist of former Major League Players and Executives.
- Camp/Event
- USSSA 2017 All American Showcase Tryout
- 4/01/17 to 4/01/17
- Tryout Stats. 60 yds 7.47, / CI VELO 70 / CI A 5 / CI F 5 / HITTING 5/ POWER 5 / PITCH COMM 6 / FB HIGH 74 / CURVE 59. Result: Selected
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory National Tryout
- 9/11/16 to 9/11/16
- National Tryout Event / Invitation only. Result: Selected
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory California Select Training & Competition
- 7/10/16 to 7/13/16
- Select Players 37 student athletes from as far as Hawaii. Four days of skills comp and coaching. Marcelo was invited to the National tryout in Florida.
Training
- Pitching Coach
- 1 year
- Pitching Coach Andy Diver at Beach Cities Baseball Academy El Segundo.
- Speed and Conditioning
- 1 year
- Speed and Conditioning with coach Ed Lovelace / EDI / MLB
- The Factory Training : 5- Tools, started training September 2017
- 1 year
- 1) Fielding-Improved Footwork and lateral reaction and agility so you can get to every ball hit your way. 2) Hitting for Average-Increasing hand to eye coordination rotational ability to improve bat speed. 3) Power- Enhanced lower body power and rotational core strength resulting in higher bat speed and power. 4) Speed- Learn the biomechanics of true speed improving sprint speed on the base path and in the field. 5) Throwing- Increased total body coordination and strength to throw harder and further.
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Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors GeometryTop NCSA Athletes at Loyola High School
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