H/W: 6-4 205 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 4/4/87
The Florida Marlins opted for a more cautious approach in developing their immensely talented outfielder than his previous employer, the Detroit Tigers. Cameron Maybin spent virtually the entire 2008 season at AA Carolina hitting .277 with 13 HR 49 RBI 21 SB and 73 runs scored in 108 games. His solid play earned him a September callup where he went 16-32 with 9 runs scored and 4 SB. Maybin's physical attributes are off the charts. He can put on a show in batting practice, launching 500 ft. HR's and has foot speed that rivals anyone in minor league baseball. Defensively, Maybin has the speed of a center fielder and the cannon arm of a right fielder. He made some strides with his plate discipline last season, earning 63 walks, but his 132 strikeouts were too high given his mediocre power numbers. Maybin has not quite figured out how to consistently translate his pregame power into game time production as he often opts to slap balls to the opposite field or beat out groundballs with his fleet feet. The Marlins are not too concerned at this time with that and do believe that the 22 year old will eventually become the 30-30 player that scouts have tabbed him to be.
2009 Projection: Strong spring numbers (.317 1 HR 7 RBI 15 runs scored) have earned him the starting nod in CF on opening day. The Marlins would like Maybin to continue to develop his top of the order skills, working counts and making consistent contact, rather than focusing on the power element of his game. He and 3B Emiliano Bonifacio should both get some time atop Florida's potent lineup. Keep an eye on his plate discipline as the season progresses, if he can continue to draw walks and limit his strikeout totals, he should gradually nudge Bonifacio out of the leadoff spot for good.
Key Cameron Maybin Baseball Cards:
- 2006 Bowman Prospects Auto
- 2006 Bowman Chrome
- 2006 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2006 Bowman Heritage Auto
- 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft
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 Cameron Maybin Lot Of 3 2007 Bowman Draft Pick Bdp12 US $.50 |
 2010 Topps 352 Cameron Maybin Marlins US $1.00 |
 Cameron Maybin Hot 2005 Just Minors Rookie Card Pgi 10 US $12.99 |
 1 Cameron Maybin 2007 Etopps US $1.84 |
 2010 Topps Allen Ginters Cameron Maybin Auto US $2.25 |
 Cameron Maybin Bowman Chrome 107 Rookie Card Pgi 10 US $15.99 |
 Cameron Maybin Bdp12 Bowman D Chrome Rookie Card Pgi 10 US $15.99 |
 Cameron Maybin 2008 Bowman Blue Parallel 500 Marlins US $3.19 |
 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects Bc113 Cameron Maybin US $8.00 |
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