Mayo Acosta
| AB | 1688 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .213 |
| OBP | .282 |
| SLG | .329 |
| HR | 36 |
- Full name Mayobanex Acosta
- Born 11/20/1987 in Cabrera Nagua, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Acosta made one of the biggest jumps of any player in the system last year. Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2006, he looked more like an organizational player than a prospect in his 2007 pro debut. A logjam at higher levels forced Acosta to return to the Appalachian League last season, and he used the opportunity to improve every facet of his game. Acosta has raw power and makes solid contact, though he needs to refine his approach and turn in quality at-bats on a more consistent basis. He has plus arm strength and threw out 48 percent of basestealers in 2008, ranking second in the Appy League. He also moves well behind the plate and blocks balls well. Acosta showed added maturity last year and has worked hard to become fluent in English, which has improved his ability to work with pitchers. He doesn't run well, which is to be expected of a catcher. The Rays believe Acosta is a sleeper and will promote him to low Class A this year.
