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MISCELLANEOUS: Talented catching prospect within the Black Knights' freshman class ... boasts a strong arm and good hands ... continues to work on becoming more focused ... harbors great deal of natural ability ... could develop into a dynamic player within the program ... still honing his leadership skills behind the plate ... hits for power, but still developing offensive approach ... could also see time on the mound as a relief pitcher ... throws his fastball in the upper 80s with a tight slider ... working on developing his change-up ... needs to become more consistent within the strike zone ... could see significant time as a late inning pitcher ... native of the baseball hotbed of Georgia.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Craig George at Carrollton High ... named a Rawlings All-American in 2011 ... twice earned all-region honors ... twice selected all-area ... tabbed the team's Most Valuable Pitcher in 2011.
PERSONAL: Given name is Davis Buckner Marlar ... born Aug. 1, 1993, in Austell, Ga. ... parents' names are John and Kelly Marlar ... has one brother, Clay ... hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, riding four wheelers and snowboarding ... also enjoys watching NASCAR and college football ... huge fan of Clemson University athletics ... loves country music ... major is undeclared.
