Marrero recalled from Triple-A by Nationals

By Pete Kerzel

Nationals

August 27, 2011, 10:37am

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The Washington Nationals today recalled first baseman Chris Marrero from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Marrero batted .300 (fifth in IL) with 30 doubles (tied for sixth), 14 home runs, 69 RBI and 59 runs scored in 127 contests this season with the Chiefs. His 145 hits rank second in the league, and thanks to 58 walks (tied for eighth) he has posted a .375 on-base percentage (tied for third) and .825 OPS (10th). The Nationals' first-round (15th overall) selection in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Marrero is batting .293 and has averaged 16 home runs, 76 RBI, 66 runs scored and 50 walks over the last three seasons (2009-11). Marrero, 23, is a three-time minor league All-Star and has posted a .285 batting average with 134 doubles, seven triples, 83 home runs and 369 RBI during his six minor league seasons. Entering this season, Marrero was tabbed the No. 9 prospect in Washington's system by Baseball America.