Cameron Maybin – Florida Marlins: Scouting Report Fantasy Baseball

Details of Florida Marlins prospect Cameron Maybin and his potential in fantasy baseball leagues.

Florida Marlins prospect Cameron Maybin is considered one of the top outfield prospects in all of major league and fantasy baseball. A fantasy baseball scouting report of Cameron Maybin is listed below along with an analysis of Cameron Maybin and his value in fantasy baseball leagues. Specific information for fantasy baseball keeper leagues involving Cameron Maybin and his potential success and fantasy baseball draft position is included as well. So dominate your fantasy baseball league and get all the inside information on Florida Marlins prospect Cameron Maybin.

Cameron Maybin

Florida Marlins
Born: April 4, 1987 (age 20)
College: None
Draft: 2005 1^st round (10^th overall) Detroit Tigers
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205
Bats: R
Throws: R
Outfield

Cameron Maybin: Minor League Profile:

Career Minor League Stat Totals:
708 at bats, 127 runs, 35 doubles, 11 triple, 23 homeruns, 122 RBI, 52 stolen bases, .309 batting average

In 708 at bats at the minor league level, Cameron Maybin has displayed an ability to hit for power and average while also showing off elite speed. At only 20 years of age, Cameron Maybin has plenty of room to grow into an even bigger power threat at the major league level. However for now, Cameron Maybin can best contribute to the Florida Marlins and fantasy baseball teams by utilizing his game changing speed.

Cameron Maybin: Major League Profile:

Career Major League Stat Totals:
49 at bats, 8 runs, 3 doubles, 1 homerun, 2 RBI, 5 stolen bases, .143 batting average

Cameron Maybin is considered to be one of the best outfield prospects in all of baseball. With a trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Florida Marlins, Cameron Maybin will have ample opportunity to claim a starting outfield job during the 2008 season. Even though he batted a paltry .143 in his short time with the Tigers in ’07, it would be a mistake to assume Cameron Maybin cannot hit for average in the majors.

Cameron Maybin: Fantasy Baseball Expectations:

If Cameron Maybin can win a starting outfield job early in the season it would not be surprising to see him bat around .285 and steal 35 bases. However at the same time, Cameron Maybin is still only 20 years old and it would not be a shocker to see him start the ’08 season in the minors. With this is mind, gauging Cameron Maybin and his fantasy baseball value for 2008 is very tricky. Cameron Maybin no doubt has the talent and ability to be a fantasy baseball superstar, but whether his time comes in 2008 or 2009 is still very much up in the air.

2008 MLB Season Stat Projections:
325 at bats, 65 runs, 18 doubles, 4 triples, 11 homeruns, 45 RBI, 28 stolen bases, .290 batting average

Cameron Maybin: Fantasy Baseball Keeper League Report:

Cameron Maybin is one of the best keeper league prospects to have on your fantasy baseball team. Since Cameron Maybin is only 20 years old, it may take another season or two before he claims a full-time starting job and actually makes good on his talent. However if you are in a fantasy baseball keeper league that allows extra roster spots where you can afford to keep him on the bench for awhile, Cameron Maybin should definitely be worth the wait. Cameron Maybin has excellent potential for a 50 plus steal season as well as 15 homeruns, 25 doubles and 10 triples year in and year out. Stat wise, Cameron Maybin can be compared to a younger version of Carl Crawford. Cameron Maybin should be an all-star with the Florida Marlins and in fantasy baseball leagues in a season or two. Cameron Maybin is one prospect that all fantasy baseball managers will want to keep on their radar.

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