Orioles' Coby Mayo showcasing dominance against southpaws

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo has been putting up stellar numbers against southpaws this season. 

Across a minimum of 100 plate appearances, he ranks first in home runs (14), slugging percentage (.746), OPS (1.109) and OPS+ (204). His league-leading 14 home runs against them ties Matt Olson and has illustrated his enhanced raw power, as he has hit more home runs than singles (13) against left-handed pitchers.

The 24-year-old is also batting .307 with a .363 on-base percentage and an elite 205 wRC+ against them, making him an elite platoon weapon. He also boasts a 32% barrel rate and a 68% hard-hit rate. 

His most recent bomb came against St. Louis Cardinals' left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson on Thursday, when he crushed a three-run shot in the top of the seventh inning.

While the Orioles were defeated 7-5 by the Cardinals, Mayo successfully cut St. Louis' lead and kept Baltimore in the game. His continued dominance against southpaws has made him an exciting player to watch as the Orioles continue to battle for a final AL wild-card spot, sitting three games back.