The Tigers are going to recall top hitting prospect Cameron Maybin and designate LF Craig Monroe for assignment. This is quite a surprise. Not because Monroe had been doing well, he wasn't, but because Maybin has so little minor league exeperience. This is his second season, and he has just 20 AA ABs.
For the year, Maybin has hit very well for his age - 316/409/523. This followed a 304/387/457 in his first season. Those stats support the judgment that Maybin is amongst the best minor league hitting prospects.
Additionally, he has 14 HR and 25 SB this year in 323 ABs compared to last year's 9/27 in 385 ABs. Those stats say he could contribute in those counting categories right away. The area of concern is his strikouts.
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