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Tigers Top Prospect Joins Erie

Published on August 9, 2007 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


(Erie, PA) - The Detroit Tigers announced today that their 2005 first round draft pick (10th overall), Cameron Maybin, has been added to Erie's roster from Class-A Lakeland.

Maybin is currently ranked the top prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization according to Baseball America.

In 83 games with the Lakeland Flying Tigers, Maybin batted .304 with 10 home runs and 44 RBI. He was the eighth best hitter in the Florida State League. Maybin also collected 14 doubles and five triples to go along with 43 walks and 25 stolen bases. His .393 on-base percentage ranked third in the FSL.

Maybin was tabbed the Tigers Minor League Player of the Year following the 2006 season with the Midwest League champion West Michigan WhiteCaps. He finished fifth in the MWL with a .304 average and was named the league's "Prospect of the Year."

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