The Milwaukee Brewers Called Up Mat Gamel

Mat Gamel has been called up by the Milwaukee Brewers, as reported by Tom Haudricourt.

 

This guy can definitely hit, and he reminds me of a left-handed Ryan Braun (in the way that he can’t field, plays third, and is in Milwaukee). Gamel’s scouting report, from The Baseball Cube.

Power: 84
Speed: 45
Contact: 38
Patience: 57

I think Gamel will see decent playing time soon, as I doubt they would call him up if they didn’t need or want him. The Brewers can certainly use a lefty in their lineup, as Prince Fielder is typically the only one.

Gamel might be worth a pickup, if you are looking for a rookie to follow this year, have room on your roster, and are willing to wait a week or two.

I, for one, have already picked him up, as I am starting Russell Branyan and Mark DeRosa at third base. Hopefully he’ll be better than that.

Expect 15-plus HR for the rest of the year and an average around .250-.265.

Posted in Player Analysis, tagged: Bill Hall, Mat Gamel, Milwaukee Brewers, and Ryan Braun