Peter Bendix has a clear player-type during his rebuild of the Miami Marlins

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Miami Marlins President Peter Bendix has executed a slew of trades that have gutted the major league roster and revamped the farm system with a treasure trove of prospects. As the club looks to rebuild into a future NL East contender, one thing has been made clear: Bendix has a clear type of player that he is targeting.

What do these top, hitting, acquisitions all have in common? Deyvison De Los Santos. Agustin Ramirez. Kyle Stowers. Connor Norby. And now, Matt Mervis.

All five players were thought of highly enough to pursue. Most were even the prizes in blockbuster deals. And all three have one common thread: high-power ceilings.

These young players all have turbulent hit tools with great power potential. De Los Santos holds a 60 power grade (on a scale of 20-80). His massive home run potential was on full display as he led the minor leagues in home runs last season.

Ramirez, the jewel in the Jazz Chisholm blockbuster, has a 55-power grade. Whether he settles in at catcher or first base, he is expected to bring considerable home run potential.

Stowers, now a graduated prospect, carried a 65-power grade. He is projected to eclipse the 20 home run mark in his first full MLB season.

Norby, who had 50-grade power, went on a torrid power streak during the second half of last season. He has the potential to be a solid home run source in the middle (or corner) infield.

Lastly, Mervis has produced all-world exit velocity metrics in the majors and minors. If he can adjust to the major league curve, he could easily approach 20-30 homers.

With the exception of the Starlyn Caba trade, which brought a defense-first asset to a premier defensive position, all of Bendix's major hitting investments have involved home run-heavy profiles. If his rebuild gains any of the positive momentum the franchise yearns for, the next incarnation of the Fish have the makeup and potential to be amongst the league leaders in home runs.

As modern baseball becomes more and more power oriented, it seems as though the Miami Marlins are all-in on this trend.

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