Mike Mallory

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago Cubs #30 prospect in 2002
  Mallory has one of the best all-around packages of tools in the system but hasn't been able to do much with them yet. He has the body of a young Dave Winfield, oodles of raw power and speed, center-field range and a right-field arm. He also has a career average of .225 and has struck out almost five times as often as he has walked. He hasn't been able to do much against pro breaking balls and makes contact too infrequently. He is a high-percentage basestealer and the best defensive outfielder in that system, but that won't matter if Mallory can't hit. The Cubs like his makeup and dream that he'll be another Torii Hunter, who didn't become a viable big league hitter until his ninth year as a pro. Mallory will get a stern test from the pitcher-friendly Florida State League this year.
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  Ranked Chicago Cubs #20 prospect in 2001
  When the Cubs took Mallory in 1999, they knew he'd be a long-term project. He's living up to that billing, but they still have faith that he'll develop into a big leaguer. His athletic frame reminded Northwest League managers of a young George Foster or Dave Winfield last summer. Mallory already stands out on defense, showing above-average range and arm strength in center field. He has lots of raw power and speed, though he won't be able to take advantage of either until he improves as a hitter. The first step will be tightening his strike zone, and his discipline actually regressed from 1999 to 2000. Mallory probably will take on the challenge of full-season ball for the first time this year.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Northwest League #19 prospect in 2000
  Mallory has one of the league's highest ceilings. Managers brought Mallory's name up as one of the league's best defensive center fielders (along with Spokane’s Marco Cunningham), citing his plus arm and good range. The most impressive facet of Mallory's game, though, isn't his game, as he hit just .210 with 98 strikeouts in 262 at-bats. It's his 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame, which drew comparisons to younger versions of George Foster and Dave Winfield.

• December, 1999 Scouting Report
  Mallory has one of the league's highest ceilings. Managers brought Mallory's name up as one of the league's best defensive center fielders (along with Spokane’s Marco Cunningham), citing his plus arm and good range. The most impressive facet of Mallory's game, though, isn't his game, as he hit just .210 with 98 strikeouts in 262 at-bats. It's his 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame, which drew comparisons to younger versions of George Foster and Dave Winfield.