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High School: Graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School in 2025…named a Preseason Perfect Game All-American for Florida…batted .320 during his senior season, recording 25 hits, 15 RBIs, and 2 home runs.

Personal: Born on June 18, 2007…son of Jennifer Marichal and Rodolfo Marichal Sr.…has one brother, Ryan, and one sister, Jazlyn…father played 10 seasons in minor league baseball and spent 8 seasons as a coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates…great-uncle is Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal.

Fun Facts
If you weren’t playing baseball, what sport would you be playing instead?: Pickleball
If someone made a movie about your life, who would play you?: Adam Sandler 
What’s your walk-up song — and why did you pick it?: Calabrian 2007 and I picked it because it gets the crowd into it
What’s your go-to postgame meal or favorite spot to eat in Miami?: Chipotle 
What’s one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?: I lived in Indiana for a summer when I was 8.
Who was your favorite MLB player growing up — and what did you learn from them?: My favorite player was Mike Trout and I learned that he gives it 110% on the field.
If you could trade places with any teammate for a day, who would it be and why?: Boston Doeschot
You’re building the perfect gas station snack combo — what’s in your lineup?: Lemonade and purple Doritos 
What’s your “why” — what motivates you to keep getting better every day?: My family.
Who’s someone who’s had the biggest impact on your baseball journey?: My father.