Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
24-year-old Coby Mayo has struggled significantly at the plate in 2026, posting a .165/.230/.311 slash line through 35 games with 4 home runs and 15 RBI. He went through a brutal 13-game stretch (4-for-35, 14 K, 0 BB) that led to benching, but was inserted into the lineup as a late addition on May 11 due to Samuel Basallo's knee injury. Mayo delivered clutch production with a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning against the Yankees to secure a 3-2 victory. He showed power potential earlier in late April with home runs in three consecutive games, but has since struggled with strikeouts (36 K in 35 games) and poor plate discipline (9 BB). Internal competition is increasing with Jackson Holliday taking reps at third base on rehab assignment.
Strengths
- + Clutch performance with go-ahead three-run homer vs Yankees
- + Demonstrated power potential with 3 consecutive home runs in late April
- + Manager Craig Albernaz expressed confidence in his work ethic and character
- + Late-game heroics suggest ability to perform under pressure
- + Young age (24) provides development runway
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Coby Mayo is a first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.
Player Overview
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Baltimore Orioles
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