Edwin Maysonet

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Houston Astros #24 prospect in 2005
  Maysonet is a sleeper shortstop prospect, but his teammates have prevented him from logging much time at the position since he turned pro. Wade Robinson handled most of the shortstop duties at Tri-City in 2003, and Osvaldo Fernando was the primary shortstop at Lexington last year. Maysonet had to settle for playing short once or twice a week and spending the rest of his time at second base. His range and arm are average at shortstop, and his hands and instincts are assets. He's not as slick a fielder as Robinson or Fernando, but Maysonet is much more dangerous at the plate. He has a knack for drawing walks, can drive mistakes to the gaps and can steal bases with his average speed. With 2004 sixth-rounder Ben Zobrist also pushing for playing time at shortstop in Class A, Maysonet may never get to play regularly there. But he just might make a good utilityman, and he'll keep working toward the majors this year in high Class A.