First Glance: Markel will try to crack the Diplomat rotation early in his career. A hard-throwing right-hander, he features a powerful fastball and good mix of off-speed.

Personal: Played three years of varsity baseball... All-Section choice... The staff ace at Scarsdale, Markel went 5-3 with a 1.20 ERA in his senior year. He threw a no-hitter against Mt. Vernon with 13 punch-outs.