Four Bradenton Marauders to watch in 2016

Position: Shortstop

Years pro: 1

Draft round: First

Last year's highlights: Spent his rookie season split between the West Virginia Black Bears and West Virginia Power, the latter stop producing a .306 batting average.

Michael Ryan said: "He has the full package. He's a great defensive shortstop. He's wise beyond his years as far as the mental game of baseball."

Kevin Kramer

Position: Second base

Years pro: 1

Draft round: Second

Last year's highlights: Hit .305 with 17 RBIs during most of his rookie season in the New York-Penn League with West Virginia.

Michael Ryan said: "I knew he was a good player, but I didn't think he was like this yet. Natural born leader, baseball-savvy. He's unbelievable. He can hit and plays really good second base. He's a smart base runner."

Michael Suchy

Position: Pitcher

Years pro: 2

Draft round: Fifth

Last year's highlights: The former Southeast High star cranked 10 HRs and drove in 76 runs with a .275 batting average at Single-A West Virginia.

Michael Ryan said: "Big, strong guy. Looks the part. Very excited for him that he gets to play in front of his home people."

Yeudy Garcia

Position: Pitcher

Years pro: 2

Draft round: Non-drafted free agent

Last year's highlights: Racked up Pitcher of the Year honors for Pittsburgh's farm system with a 2.10 ERA and 112 Ks in 124 1/3 innings pitched.

Michael Ryan said: "Organizational pitcher of the year, what else is there to say? He knows what he's doing. Big, physical kid. He likes to compete."

This story was originally published April 6, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Four Bradenton Marauders to watch in 2016 ."