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Marcelo Mayer debuts

Red Sox's No. 2 prospect ships up to Boston

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In his 2nd appearance in the big leagues, Marcelo Mayer records his 1st career hit for the Red Sox

May 25, 2025

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Mayer's 1st homer came in a classic AL East rivalry showdown in the Bronx

June 6, 2025

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The No. 8 prospect showed off the power, belting 2 moonshots for his 1st career multi-homer game against the Rays

June 11, 2025

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Mayer, MLB's No. 8 overall prospect, joined the Red Sox for his MLB debut against the Orioles

The call

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The Red Sox selected Marcelo Mayer with the 4th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Eastlake HS in Chula Vista, CA

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The 22-year-old was off to a sizzling start in Triple-A, leading the WooSox in homers (9) and RBIs (43) while hitting .271/.347/.471/.818

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In 315 Minor League games, Mayer owns a .273/.360/.466/.826 line with 86 doubles and 205 RBIs

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Mayer's no stranger to MLB pitching -- he hit .333/.455/.528/.983 in 20 Spring Training contests this year

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A shortstop by trade, Mayer can play second and third base

Wherever the Red Sox need him, Mayer is ready to roll