Mazara, 21, finished last season with 137 hits, 64 RBIs, scored 59 runs, and hit 20 home runs in 145 games. He also finished with a batting average of .266. According to Stefan Stevenson, Mazara is the fourth rookie in Texas Rangers history to hit 20 homers.
I expect Mazara’s success to continue this season. For the most part, I expect him to serve as Shin-Soo Choo’s backup in the right center-field position. In any case, if Choo gets injured, Mazara is very likely to take over. But if Choo manages to stay healthy, I expect Choo and Mazara to take turns playing the right-field.