Prospect Profile: L.J. Mazzilli, 2B

With their fourth pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, the New York Mets selected L.J. Mazzilli, son of former Mets player Lee Mazzilli.

Mazzilli started the season playing with the Brooklyn Cyclones, joining second year shortstop Gavin Cecchini in the middle-infield.

Mazzilli is an offensive-minded second baseman who is a well-rounded player, although no tools will jump off the page at you. He has good speed and decent gap-to-gap power. He is the type of player who can provide a spark with his bat, so look for Mazzilli to hit at the top of the order, probably settling into the No. 2 hole.

Mazzilli has a nice, short, and compact swing which generates solid bat speed through the zone. There are some questions regarding his defense, which could ultimately determine if he becomes an everyday player, or a utility type. His range is excellent and is arm is solid for second base, so with his excellent baseball IQ, he should be able to work out any defensive inadequacies.

Due to his pedigree, his ability, and his work ethic, there is a better chance of Mazzilli making it to Flushing someday than there is of him washing out.

2013 Stats

Year	Age	Tm	Lg	Lev	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2013	22	Brooklyn	NYPL	A-	70	273	24	76	12	4	34	3	22	53	.278	.329	.381	.710
1 Season					70	273	24	76	12	4	34	3	22	53	.278	.329	.381	.710

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Generated 12/31/2013.