Red Sox select prep star Marcelo Mayer No. 4 overall
With the fourth pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected Marcelo Mayer, a shortstop from Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California.
Mayer was thought to be a candidate to go first overall before dropping to the Red Sox at No. 4.
The 18-year-old star set himself apart from the rest of the prep class with a strong showing on the summer showcase circuit. Though COVID-19 shortened his junior season, he maintained his momentum through his senior year, hitting 14 homers over 34 games and posting a 1.442 OPS.
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Bio
Age: 18
Position: SS
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 188 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Eastlake HS
NCAA commit: Southern California
Pick value (#4): $6,664,000
Tools
- Above average across the board
- Advanced plate approach with elite power
- Can stick at shortstop
Why fans will love this player
- All-around star with no weaknesses
- Strong instincts and aptitude
- Comparable to Corey Seager, Brandon Crawford
Things he'll need to overcome
- Average runner
- Relatively tall for a shortstop, particularly if he grows further
Take a look ...
(Video source: The Prospect Pipeline)