H/W: 6-4 205 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 4/4/87
From an initial glance at Maybin's 2008 totals, one would surmise that the Marlins' #1 prospect had a decent but not stellar showing. Playing nearly the entire season at AA Carolina, Maybin hit .277 with 13 HR 49 RBI and 21 SB. These numbers were sufficient enough to allow Maybin the opportunity to play an octet of September games where he blistered the ball, batting .500 with 2 RBI and 4 SB in 32 AB. Maybin is one of the most athletic prospects in baseball with a wiry strong frame that should develop plus power while keeping his plus-plus speed. Maybin has gradually improved his walk rates earning 63 last season. Defensively, Maybin can has the range, glove, and arm to be an impact player at any position. The biggest downside in his game right now is his high strikeout rates. Last season, Maybin punched out 132 times in 116 games. Much of this is due to being culpable to off-speed pitches and more polished MLB pitchers will exploit this heavily until he can make the proper adjustments. Also, Maybin's raw power (he's hit 500 ft. HR's) has yet to translate into gaudy power statistics. Some critics feel that he beats too many balls into the ground and doesn't effectively utilize the strength that he has to authoritatively drive the ball. Given that he will be just 22 at the start of the '09 season, he has ample time to develop this aspect of his game. All told, Maybin is one of the most intriguing and athletic prospects in baseball and the comparisons to great outfielders like Torii Hunter and Andre Dawson may come to fruition before Maybin reaches his full potential.
2009 Projection: Maybin's Marlins debut prompted the recent exodus of Josh Willingham. Maybin will be given every opportunity to lose the starting CF job this spring and few will think that he will not be there come opening day. Keep an eye on his BB/K rate through spring training as well as his extra base hits. If he struggles in these areas, the Fish may well send him to AAA for a brief fine tuning. Rest assured, his days as a minor leaguer are extremely limited, if not gone entirely. Maybin is a top 2009 N.L. R.O.Y. candidate.
Key Cameron Maybin Baseball Cards:
- 2005 Bowman Chrome AFLAC Redemption
- 2006 Bowman Prospects Auto
- 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2006 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2006 Bowman Heritage Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
 2008 Topps Series 2 Game Used Bat Card Cameron Maybin $2.49 |
 2006 Bowman Heritage Autograph Cameron Maybin $17.99 |
 2010 Topps Allen Ginter Cameron Maybin auto sig signed #156 Authentic $8.40 |
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