H/W: 6-0 205 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 7/26/85
Gamel had a stellar 2008 season with AA Huntsville batting .329 with 19 HR 96 RBI and 96 runs scored. This performance earned Gamel a promotion to AAA Nashville for a few games before joining the Brewers in September for a couple of games. The young slugger was slated to join the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League when it was disclosed that he had tendinitis in his elbow and the Brewers opted to shut Gamel down for the rest of the season. Gamel has a sweet left-handed bat that produces line drives and alley power to all fields. Normally, his plate discipline is very solid, though this season he punched out 121 times at the plate. Gamel is an above average athlete who runs well and has a strong arm. Defensively, Gamel needs polish, as his glove and arm can be erratic at some time. If he continues to struggle, don't be surprised to see the Brewers shuttle him to the outfield, similar to what they did with Ryan Braun.
2009 Projection: Gamel should be fully healthy and ready to tack down a starting job at 3B this spring. Watch to see what the Brewers decide to do with him defensively. The Brewers would prefer him to stick at 3B, as they have several good young OF in their farm system. If he struggles this spring, he will likely get a brief stint at AAA Nashville. Once he arrives, expect Gamel to hit .280-.300 with 15-20 HR and 70-85 RBI.
Key Mat Gamel Baseball Cards:
- 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2006 Bowman Sterling
- 2006 Bowman Originals
- 2008 Donruss Threads Gold Signatures Redemption #/25
 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Edition #70 Mat Gamel $0.99 |
 2010 Bowman Topps 100 MAT GAMEL #95 Brewers $1.50 |
 2009 Bowman Sterling Refractor, Mat Gamel Rookie Card $8.00 |
 2010 Topps National Chicle Back #189 Mat Gamel SP $2.75 |
 Mat Gamel 2008 Elite Extra Baseball RC # 70 $1.50 |
 2009 Topps Walmart Retail Black 71 Mat Gamel RC $1.99 |
 2008 Playoff Contenders Roll Call #1 Mat Gamel /1500 $4.99 |
 2008 Playoff Contenders Roll Call Gold #1 Mat Gamel/250 $7.99 |
 2009 Upper Deck #421 Mat Gamel RC $1.75 |
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