2022 Bowman Draft Colby Mayo BD127 Rookie Baltimore Orioles

Description: Track Record: Signed for $1.75 million as one of the top raw power hitters in the 2020 draft, Mayo enjoyed his first full, healthy professional season in 2023 and made tremendous strides at age-advanced levels. He was named Eastern League MVP despite spending just half the season in the league, batting .307 with a 1.026 OPS and 17 home runs at the level. He excelled as his time at Triple-A Norfolk went on, ending the year with a system-high 29 home runs, 99 RBIs and a .974 OPS. Among 21-and-under hitters, only Junior Caminero and Abimelec Ortiz outpaced Mayo for homers.Scouting Report: Mayo has always boasted plus-plus power, but continued refinement in his swing and plate discipline allowed him to better get to his raw power and dominate the high minors. He cut down on his strikeouts while increasing his walk rate from 9.1% to 15.1%, closing some holes on the outer half with his swing while maintaining his slug and making more consistent hard contact. Mayo cut his chase rate from 27% to 23%, while his hard-hit rate jumped from 31% to 46%. He’s still at his best crushing mistakes and turning on inside pitches, but he showed improved adjustability in his swing and can be an average hitter at his peak. Mayo is athletic for someone his size, and while he boasts a plus-plus arm, he may never be better than average at third base and could move off of the position for first base or a corner outfield given the Orioles’ infield depth.The Future: Mayo represents one of the most improved Orioles’ hitting prospects over the years, as well as one of their highest-upside young players. He can be a first-division regular on his bat alone, though there will be more pressure on it if he’s not playing third base. Mayo seems set for more Triple-A time to begin 2024 before pushing for a major league debut around midseason. - Baseball America

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