Coby Mayo Overcomes Slow Start With Strong Second Half

Coby Mayo endured a difficult first half in 2026, batting .190 while losing playing time at third base. However, he rebounded dramatically after July, posting a .924 OPS that month and strong numbers through August and September. Finishing the year with 24 home runs and a 2.0 fWAR, Mayo proved he can handle left-handed pitching and showed the bat speed and hard contact necessary to carve out a permanent offensive role for the Baltimore Orioles moving forward.