Manny Mayorson

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #26 prospect in 2003
  For Mayorson, the climb up the prospect charts may be an arduous one. One of Latin American coordinator Tony Arias' many signees in the organization, Mayorson predates the J.P. Ricciardi era. The new general manager figures to de-emphasize Latin American scouting because of the difficulty of establishing a track record for players and because it takes a while for prospects like Mayorson, a toolsy middle infielder, to develop. Defense always will be his calling card. He has natural shortstop actions, showing the arm and instincts for shortstop. But his supporters in the organization point out that considering his age and background, Mayorson had a solid 2002 season with the bat. He hit .163 in April but .296 thereafter. He'll never have much power and needs better plate discipline, but Mayorson also proved tough to strike out and ran the bases well, though he can improve on reading pitchers and getting jumps on stolen bases. A move up to high Class A is in order, where he may split time between second base and shortstop with first-round pick Russ Adams.
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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #27 prospect in 2002
  As the Blue Jays have traded away several middle infielders in the last couple of years, Latin American coordinator Tony Arias has created an influx of shortstops at the lower levels. Mayorson has the highest ceiling of those players, starting with his well above-average speed. He still needs to learn the finer points of baserunning, but he has shown evidence of developing enough plate discipline to hit near the top of the order. He has little power to speak of for now and projects for no more than gap power down the road. Mayorson plays shortstop naturally with good instincts and plenty of arm, earning comparisons within the organization to Abraham Nunez, whose career started with the Blue Jays before he was dealt to the Pirates. Mayorson will get his first taste of full-season ball this year at Charleston.

• December, 2001 Scouting Report
  As the Blue Jays have traded away several middle infielders in the last couple of years, Latin American coordinator Tony Arias has created an influx of shortstops at the lower levels. Mayorson has the highest ceiling of those players, starting with his well above-average speed. He still needs to learn the finer points of baserunning, but he has shown evidence of developing enough plate discipline to hit near the top of the order. He has little power to speak of for now and projects for no more than gap power down the road. Mayorson plays shortstop naturally with good instincts and plenty of arm, earning comparisons within the organization to Abraham Nunez, whose career started with the Blue Jays before he was dealt to the Pirates. Mayorson will get his first taste of full-season ball this year at Charleston.