Norby, Paddack Shine in Marlins' Spring Training

0:00It's March 25th. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Miami Marlins wrapped up spring training with an 11-win 13-loss and three-tie record, but two players really stood out and locked down, key spots on the opening day roster. 25-year-old infielder Conor Norby had the team's top offensive showing, while 30-year-old pitcher Chris Patek dominated on the mound. He battled for the starting third-based job and hit 3-10-slash-line, 0-1-0-slash-3-2-6-slash-4-7-6 with three home runs. And three stolen bases. He led the team in strikeouts, but his hot bat put him ahead of the competition, even with another player's elbow issue. Coming off an injury-filled prior season where he played just 88 games, Norby showed he could stay healthy and produce. That strong finish last September gave him momentum, and now he's set to start at third base for the regular season. Meanwhile, Patek, who signed in mid-February, erased any doubts about his rotation spot.

1:05Over 13 innings, he allowed just one earned run and seven hits, walking only three batters right in line with his career control. With their impressive springs, both Norby and Patek have earned longer leashes as the Marlins head into the new campaign brings the ability to a team full of young talent.