Third base prospects

[b-intellect]

Good luck keeping Gamel at 3B, though.

The Hardball Times had a breakdown on Mat Gamel today (among others)...doesn't really go into his defense much, but have you heard anything about his defense so far this year?

[C1Bman88]

The Hardball Times had a breakdown on Mat Gamel today (among others)...doesn't really go into his defense much, but have you heard anything about his defense so far this year?

Gamel made 53 errors last year, from what I remember, and then an additional 10 in 30 games while in Winter Ball.

I've yet to hear anything about his defense this year, but considering how poor of a defender he was a little while back, I can't imagine he'd vastly improve in such a short span of time.

[*ALL SEATTLE*]

Mariners are Matt Mangini and Matt Tuiasosopo.

yep he's right. but don't expect Tui to make it to MLB. He's just not that great.

[*ALL SEATTLE*]

who is mat gamel anyway?

[C1Bman88]

who is mat gamel anyway?

Brewers 3B prospect. Excellent line drive hitter; terrible, terrible glove.

[marlinsfan2]

matt dominguez.
dallas mcpherson is crushing the ball but he wont come up.

[CarniifeX]

matt dominguez.
dallas mcpherson is crushing the ball but he wont come up.

Ya, McPherson was beasting for us too, but then he had major back problems.

[marlinsfan2]

he seems to be healthy though. he has no major league future with us

[CarniifeX]

Brewers 3B prospect. Excellent line drive hitter; terrible, terrible glove.

Kind of like Ryan Braun.

[C1Bman88]

Kind of like Ryan Braun.

Yeah, that's a good comparison.

Except Braun has more HR power and Gamel's more disciplined at the plate, and is also more of a gap hitter. Aside from that, yeah, I think they're relatively similar.

[WiscoSports]

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=451143

Gamel's Stats this year not off to a great start but should be better later on. 53 errors last year in 128 games. This year he is working with a couple of great defenders Don Money and someone else I cant remember right now and has 4 errors in 13 games this year. Which (him playing in 130 games) turns out to be 40 errors which is an improvement and I expect him to improve through the season as well.

[brewersfan729]

So how about Gamel now? Leads the Southern League in BA (.375), 2nd in OBP (.433), 1st in SLG% (.612), 1st in OPS (1.045), 3rd in homers (15), 1st in doubles (33) and 1st in total bases (233).

[fishfan79]

may I point out best defensive 3rd base prospect in the minors, Matt dominguez

kid is amazing wit hthe glove

[C1Bman88]

So how about Gamel now? Leads the Southern League in BA (.375), 2nd in OBP (.433), 1st in SLG% (.612), 1st in OPS (1.045), 3rd in homers (15), 1st in doubles (33) and 1st in total bases (233).

I don't think anybody questions Gamel's bat.

[brewersfan729]

I don't think anybody questions Gamel's bat.

You obviously haven't read this whole thread. Here's what Cubsrule had to say about Gamel on page 3.

My view is based on age, repeating levels, his highest OPS of .850, which came in high A as a 21 year old, and career high of 17 homeruns. He's obviously not a legit prospect, and likely won't make or break a deal. He would be a decent throw in, I can agree with that.