Gary Majewski

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Washington Nationals #20 prospect in 2005
  Majewski has become a bit of a journeyman at age 25. He already has been with four organizations, been part of three trades and been selected once in the major league Rule 5 draft. He came to the Expos in the White Sox' second annual deal for Carl Everett last July. He may finally have found a home in Washington, as he'll probably make the Opening Day roster this year as a middle reliever. Majewski is an aggressive fastball/slider pitcher with a bit of a mean streak. His fastball has good life, sitting at 91-94 mph and maxing out at 96. His hard, 82-86 mph slider can be an out pitch at times. He also has a changeup but doesn't use it often. Majewski held his own in 21 innings with the Expos in 2004, and with a little more confidence he could become a good set-up man in the big leagues.
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #24 prospect in 2002
  It was a tale of two seasons for this Texan, who ranked No. 11 on this list a year ago. Majewski came unglued after going to the Dodgers in the Antonio Osuna trade at the end of spring training, but reasserted himself after Chicago reacquired him in the James Baldwin deal. These developments don't say much for his ability to adjust but the White Sox are happy to have him back. He throws 92-93 mph with late movement, prompting batters to hit the ball on the ground while returning to the dugout mumbling about his "heavy'' ball. Majewski has yet to polish the other pitches to complement his natural sinker, but his slider is showing improvement. He looks unassuming but has a headhunter's mindset. After two years in Class A, he'll be tested in Double-A in 2002.
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #11 prospect in 2001
  This private-school kid from Houston has a real mean streak. He pitches inside with a fearlessness not often seen in young pitchers, making hitters think twice before crowding the plate. How else do you explain a 29-5 hit batter-wild pitch ratio during his first two pro seasons? The White Sox started Majewski slowly after taking him in the second round of the 1998 draft. It took two months to get him signed, then he spent the first half of 1999 in extended spring before debuting in the Rookie-level Appalachian League. He has a low-90s fastball with natural sinking action, and he complements it with an above-average slider and changeup. He's considered an outstanding competitor, which he proved by leading his high school team to a private-school title in Texas. Majewski would be a Top 10 prospect in many systems but figures to be advanced slowly because of the pitching depth in the White Sox system. He's unlikely to reach Comiskey Park before 2003.