H/W: 6-1 225 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 9/27/86
Last season marked a coming of age for the A's 2005 3rd round pick. Mazzaro split time between AA Midland and AAA Sacramento earning a 15-6 record with a 2.74 ERA and 131 K's in 171 IP. A low 90's sinker is Vin's main weapon of choice accented well by a changeup and an improving hard curveball. Mazzaro's command was vastly improved as he cut his walks by more than half and his ability to induce groundballs (1.39 GO/FO) should play well at the next level. His sturdy build has shown good durability and health which gives the A's reason to believe that he could be an effective mid-rotation innings eater. One culpability in Mazzaro's game is the fact that he often pitches to contact which, when his command is off, makes him quite hittable. The transition to the hitter-friendly parks of the PCL proved to be a rude awakening for Vin, as he proved to be quite hittable (3-3 6.15 ERA .340 BAA).
2009 Projection: Mazarro will get to pitch some innings in spring training, but his real quest will begin back at AAA Sacramento where he struggled mightily late last season. Watch to see if he can re-establish his contol of the lower parts of the strike zone. When Vin is inducing groundball outs, he is very effective. Despite his struggles at AAA, his K rate jumped a little bit. If he is able to miss more bats, his transition to Oakland could come much sooner. He will be up at some point in '08, but his role beyond that is somewhat unclear. The A's have a plethora of high upside pitching talent that has yet to toe the rubber at McAffee Stadium. For Mazzaro, a repeat of his Midland numbers will put his name at the top of the list.
Key Vin Mazzaro Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2008 Bowman Sterling Auto
 Vin Mazzaro Kansas City 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft R/C $1.25 |
 2009 Topps Heritage High Number 657 Vin Mazzaro RC Rookie $1.15 |
 2011 Topps 60 Autograph Vin Mazzaro $4.00 |
 Vin Mazzaro Unsigned 8x10 Photo Pittsburgh Pirates $4.99 |
 L4) 2008 Sterling VIN MAZZARO Auto Rookie Rc $9.95 |
 2009 Topps Heritage Vin Mazzaro RC $1.50 |
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