Daniel Mayora Stats & Scouting Report

AB	6824
AVG	.298
OBP	.364
SLG	.43
HR	140

Full name Daniel Jose Mayora
Born 07/27/1985 in La Guaria, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Mayora has been a league postseason all-star in each of the last two seasons. After primarily playing shortstop in 2006, he made a smooth transition to second base because the Rockies have so much depth at short and had Hector Gomez stationed there in Asheville. Mayora maintained consistent production throughout the year, batting third for much of 2007 and showing good pop for a middle infielder. His plate discipline is still developing and his swing can get long when he tries to power up, leading to strikeouts. He has above-average speed underway but a slow initial step, which limits him down the line and as a basestealer, though he did swipe 26 bags in 35 tries. Mayora made a quick adjustment to second base, showing impressive range, especially to his left, and the ability to turn the double play. He and Gomez will move up to high Class A together in 2008.

Minor League Top Prospects

With Gomez at shortstop in Asheville, the Rockies moved Mayora to second base full-time this season. He earned both midseason and year-end SAL all-star honors at his new position, and helped give the Tourists the best double-play combination in the league. Mayora has good hands, solid range and a plus arm at second base. He also handles the bat well and has good pop for a middle infielder (44 doubles, 14 homers), which led to him hitting third for most of the season. He has solid speed and the instincts to steal some bases. "He's a very mature player," Guerrero said. "He enjoys the game and he's fun to watch. He makes an impact on the whole team. He can beat you defensively, and he's an above-average hitter with some decent power."
Mayora took a major step forward in his second season in the United States, holding his own at shortstop before moving to second base late in the season when rangy 18-year-old shortstop Hector Gomez joined the Dust Devils. Mayora's fringy range makes him profile more as a second baseman down the road, but his smooth actions, soft hands and average arm should make him a solid defender there. He has good instincts but has to stay focused and avoid the occasional concentration lapses that hurt him a bit this year. Offensively, Mayora has a quick bat that allows him to make up for a swing that has a lot of movement as the pitch is delivered, his way of trying to generate more power. He needs to control his lower half better, rein in his big leg kick and add strength to his upper body. He projects for some gap power and occasional home run pop, but he needs to learn a more controlled offensive game. "He just seems to get the job done. In a very tough hitter's park, he stayed over .300 all year," Everett manager Dave Myers said. "He's an aggressive hitter, he uses the whole field, made the plays. Nothing he does is overly impressive, he just gets job done."