Mason Williams and Ben Gamel Promoted
Mason Williams had an awful start to the season but then caught fire in June and reminded us he still has a chance to be something special. Ben Gamel has been a slow and steady producer. They both have questions. Williams has some about his attitude and power ceiling, while Gamel has a big question about his power floor. Williams will be a major league CF. Gamel will be a 4th OF unless he develops some pop. Both are lefty bats who's power could be enhanced in the Bronx. It's great to see the kids moving up in a sort of moribund minor league season thus far.
posted by Kalel9 @ 8:06 PM
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The fact that Slade is hurt (season-ending) with knee issues has a big "something" to do with these promotions. I am not convinced that Mason will be a star, but he should be a solid Major league OF in the future.
Gamel is very interesting, but needs to show some pop. A .396 slugging percentage will not get it done for a corner OF slot in the Majors. He does have some gap power, as you can see from his 28 doubles. But his 3 HRs this season are a career high. He hit 2 in Charleston in 444 ABs last year, over 110 games.
Hope he turns into a better hitter than his brother was. Mat Gamel was a superb hitter in the Minors, but not a good one in the bigs.
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