I'm really bothered by Mayo's lack of plate coverage and that's exacerbated by the fact his left side opens way up on most swings. Add his inability to lay off pitches outside the strike zone and away and he's a guy with lot to fix.
Most of the young Orioles have had success hitting the opposite way (Mountcastle, Westburg, Adley, Henderson, Cowser) and it's noticeable that Jimenez shows up hitting the ball to right field but Mayo looks like a guy who hasn't had that in the plan so far.
I'm still very positive on his chance to be a quality MLB player, but I think it's possible he may have to make another trip down before everything clicks.
I'm not going to lie, I've never really been a big believer in Holliday. I never really thought is power would develop. Anyhow, I couldn't be happier for him. He's proving me wrong this time around.
Yes, the title isn't a mistake.
His line wasn't good (expectedly...) 5 innings, 11 hits, 8 runs, 2 walks, 2 strike outs, 2 home runs allowed. No worries about him being the next Ohtani.
Delmarva pitched a "bullpen game" Saturday.
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