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Mat Gamel

Third Baseman
Position
3B
Bats
Throws
 
  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Born: Jul 26, 1985

  • Debut: September 3, 2008

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Newsbreakers

November 15, 2009

According to Phil Rodgers of the Chicago Tribune, the Milwaukee Brewers might be reluctant to trade infield prospect Mat Gamel this winter. Gamel became expendable after the breakout year by Casey McGehee.

Our View:

Gamel is a power-hitting lefty who has a ton of potential, but the team is set on the infield with McGehee, Ricky Weeks, and Alcides Escobar. They might not want to trade him, but it makes sense to include him in a package if they want to get an impact arm.

October 10, 2009

The Brewers may be looking to deal third base prosepct Mat Gamel in exchange for starting pitching this offseson, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Gamel has been one of the top prospects in the Brewers' organization for the last few years.

Our View:

The Brewers don't have a good spot for Gamel next season with the returning Ricky Weeks and the emergence last year of Casey McGehee. They desperately need to improve their rotation, and Gamel will be an excellent bargaining chip if they are willing to part with him.

September 7, 2009

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to recall third baseman Mat Gamel from Triple-A Nashville after Monday's game, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Tom Haudricourt. Gamel is considered one of the top prospects in the Brewers' organization.

Our View:

Gamel had a very mediocre stint with the Brewers earlier this season, but in his defense he wasn't getting very regular playing time. It looks like he is the third baseman of the future, and with the team out of it this season he may get time in the lineup.

July 20, 2009

Heralded prospect Mat Gamel has been sent back down to Triple-A Nashville to clear room for the recently acquired Felipe Lopez, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Our View:

Gamel wasn't expected to get regular playing time with Lopez now in the picture, and the Brewers want him to be able to play every day. Whether or not it is to showcase him for a potential Roy Halladay trade, nobody knows.

July 8, 2009

Mat Gamel hit his first home run since June 9 on Wednesday, helping the Brewers beat the Cardinals 5-4 in Milwaukee.

Our View:

Gamel has really struggled in his first stint in the big leagues, and isn't worth an own in leagues outside of keepers.

July 1, 2009

Brewers GM Doug Melvin said again on Wednesday that the team has no interest in trading Mat Gamel, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Our View:

While Gamel has struggled in the bigs in 2009, and may be sent back down to Triple-A, the Brewers don't appear at all likely to ship away a blue chip prospect for temporary help for the second straight season.

June 30, 2009

Mat Gamel may be sent back to the minors, according to MLBblogs.com.

Our View:

Skipper Ken Macha is considering sending him back to Triple-A to get regular playing time. He has only seen action in one of the last six games, namely as Casey McGehee is swinging a hot stick. Gamel has a bright future ahead of him, but cannot develop while riding the pine.

June 9, 2009

Mat Gamel went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies at Miller Park.

Our View:

The future star hit his first homer of June and his second of 2009. He is not yet steady enough to employ outside of NL-only leagues.

June 5, 2009

Mat Gamel carried the Brewers offensively in Friday's 4-0 win at Atlanta, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI. He hit a single and a double.

Our View:

Gamel is a future star and enjoyed a strong outing tonight, but is not yet consistent enough to trust outside of NL-only leagues.

May 31, 2009

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting that Mat Gamel is in the Brewers' lineup Sunday. Gamel will hit sixth and play third base.

Our View:

Gamel hasn't torn up the league so far in 2009, but he is still worth a look if he can get in the lineup on a regular basis. We know he can hit, but it seems like he would benefit from playing every day. If you have him, get him in today.

May 23, 2009

Mat Gamel will serve as the Brewers' DH in tonight's interleague matchup at Minnesota, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View:

The prized prospect will bat sixth in the order between sluggers Mike Cameron and Bill Hall. Gamel went 2-for-3 with a single and a double in Friday's game, and is worth a look for tonight if you have him on your roto-team.

May 18, 2009

Mat Gamel made his first start of his major league career on Monday, and he made an impact. Gamel went 1-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, and three RBI.

Our View:

Gamel, the Brewers' top prospect, showed why he is considered one of the best power-hitting prospects in the game. He may be worth an add in mixed leagues with interleague play coming up, and he should definitely be owned in NL-only leagues. He has all the potential in the world at the plate, espicially when it comes to hitting for power.

May 18, 2009

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting that Mat Gamel will make his first major league start on Monday night against the Cardinals. Gamel will play third base and hit seventh.

Our View:

Gamel is one of the top prospects in the game today, and he should get plenty of opportunity going forward. He is a definite option in NL-only leagues and he could be a pickup in mixed leagues if he can get in the lineup on a regular basis. Right now, NL-only owners should heavily consider adding Gamel with interleague play coming up, and deeper mixed league owners may want to add him if you have an open roster spot.

May 17, 2009

Skipper Ken Macha intends to use prized prospect Mat Gamel as much as possible, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Macha noted that he did not recall Gamel from the minors just to sit on the bench, and will use him as a pinch-hitter, at third base and as a DH. He also provides the club with a left-handed bat, and should see most of his starts during interleague play at AL ballparks.

May 14, 2009

As expected, Mat Gamel has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View:

He is a top prospect, and the club is expected to feature him in the DH role during interleague play. He should also see some playing time at third base over Bill Hall, and is worth targeting as a flier for NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

May 13, 2009

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, third base prospect Mat Gamel is expected to be called up on Thursday.

Our View:

Gamel will likely be a bat of the bench and could get spot starts at DH during interleague play. The team is very adamant about the fact that Bill Hall isn't going anywhere and Gamel's call-up is unrelated.

February 19, 2009

Mat Gamel is being restricted from throwing due to an impingement in his right shoulder, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View:

Gamel had a golden opportunity to see extended time at third base with Bill Hall on the shelf for at least a month, but he will still be able to hit and participate in drills.

January 29, 2009

Mat Gamel was re-signed by the Brewers on Thursday, according to the Brewers' official site.

Our View:

Gamel only had two major league at-bats in 2008, so he probably won't have much of an impact in 2009.

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