Mike Mooney Stats & Scouting Report

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Mooney's stock is on the rise after he hit .375 in a banner instructional league performance. The Giants took him in the 16th round after he won Northern California juco player of the year honors in 2003, when he hit .436 with 22 homers at the College of San Mateo. He was an all-star in the Arizona League last summer, but he was much too old for Rookie ball at age 21. He was placed there because of the shortage of visas for minor league players last year, which made it difficult for the Giants to fill out rosters with lower-level players. Mooney has a strong body and average bat speed, and if he learns the strike zone he should hit for above-average power. He's an average runner and can become an asset in right field with more experience. His plus arm is the best among the system's outfielders. Mooney plays the game hard but his youth shows through at times, and he needs to handle both success and failure better. He should be the everyday right fielder this year in low Class A.

Mooney is 22 and has spent three years as a pro without getting to full-season ball. He did all he could to win a promotion by posting loud numbers and flashing five above-average tools, most notably power and speed. He led the league in runs, hits and triples. The biggest knock against Mooney is his lack of consistency in executing the physical parts of the game and dealing with the mental aspects. "He's the best athlete on our team," Decker said. "He has power, has bat speed and is a very good defensive outfielder with a quick release and a good arm. But emotionally the game tears him up. When he's doing bad, he's very hard on himself. That could be his downfall."