Jake Marisnick vs Bubba Starling

by Robinson Checo on Feb 15, 2026 7:55 PM EST

I am intrigued by these two prospects. As I read about them they both sound similar; athletic, toolsy guys. Both project as CFs, though Marisnick could move to a corner. Both are young, right handed hitters. From what I have read, Marisnick worked out some kinks in his swing and it sounds like as he fills out, the power will follow. When reading about Starling, it sounds like the power is there, and as he works out his swing (I think I read this from KLaw), his power will be even better. Goldstein has them ranked right by each other, John has them at both B+, but most places I see have Starling about 10 spots or more above Marisnick. So... who would you rather have? I keep going back and forth. On the one hand, I like Marisnick, and his time should be in the next 2 years, but if Starling is all he is cracked up to be, he might not be that far behind. Is this apples and oranges or are these two players closer to one another than we see? And who would you rather have on your team?

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Marisnick or Starling? Who would you rather have?

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Always pick the younger player

And you will be on the winning side of the poll on this site!

by huztler on Feb 15, 2026 10:35 PM EST reply actions

lol

while not necessarily true, it’s still funny.

by JoelGuzman'sScout on Feb 16, 2026 4:15 AM EST up reply actions

I stand corrected

by huztler on Feb 16, 2026 9:43 AM EST up reply actions

a bird in the hand...

is worth 2 in the bush… Marisnick

by rookie319s on Feb 16, 2026 1:10 AM EST reply actions

neither are in the hand

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by doublestix on Feb 16, 2026 1:32 AM EST up reply actions

but proof is in the puddin'

by JoelGuzman'sScout on Feb 16, 2026 4:15 AM EST up reply actions

'A boy in the bush is worth two in the hand'

I think I can help you get through your exams..

Another day, another nod to The Smiths. Carry on.

by Matt0330 on Feb 16, 2026 9:32 AM EST up reply actions

Though a Blue Jays fan

I won’t go against the industry consensus: Marisnick has a high ceiling; Starling’s is even higher, and I’m pretty confident he’ll start strong. Starling has the edge on virtually every tool. One thing to note though is that Starling is only 16 months younger than Marisnick, despite being drafted 2 years apart.

by gabrielsyme on Feb 16, 2026 1:36 AM EST reply actions