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TD's Top Prospects-#16 Pitcher

Found May 19, 2009 on Towel Drills:
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs


Posted by Lionel on May 19, 2009.

Hector Mayora

Rank: #16 Pitcher (TD)

Age: 19

Position(s): SP, RP

'08 Team(s): DSL Cubs

Acquired: Signed as a Non-Drafted Free Agent

'08 Key Composite Stats: 4-2, 1.52 ERA, 3.33 K/W ratio, 1 HR allowed

Breakdown: The Mayor (easiest nickname to come up with, ever) started 11 of the 13 games he pitched in, compiling 53 1/3 innings, or just over 4 innings per outing. His ERA was 4th best in the organization at 1.52, his only top ten statistical category. He wasn't afraid to to go after hitters, as he gave up nearly a hit per inning, leading to a 1.22 WHIP. Mayora was one of only 5 pitchers in the Cubs organization to throw more than 50 innings and give up 1 HR or less. The best thing about the Mayor is that he won't celebrate his 20th birthday until June.

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