Mat Gamel

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Mat Gamel
Gamel with the Milwaukee Brewers
First baseman / Third baseman
Born: (1985-07-26) July 26, 1985 (age 39)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2008, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
May 1, 2012, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Career statistics
Batting average.229
Home runs6
Runs batted in29
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Teams

Mathew Lawrence Gamel (born July 26, 1985) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers across the 2008 through 2012 seasons. Once considered among the best prospects in baseball, Gamel's career was limited by injuries.

Early life

Gamel attended Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] He was drafted in 4th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft from Chipola College in Marianna, Florida.

Baseball career

Milwaukee Brewers

Gamel played his first professional season in 2005 for Milwaukee's Rookie League

All-Star Futures Game.[3]

Gamel with the Nashville Sounds in 2009

Gamel was called up to the Majors for the first time when rosters expanded on September 1, 2008, and made his debut two days later,

Jason Hammel of the Colorado Rockies.[citation needed
]

On May 22, 2012, Gamel underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and missed the rest of the 2012 season.[4]

During 2013 Spring Training, Gamel retore his surgically repaired ACL and missed the entire 2013 season.[5]

Chicago Cubs

On October 3, 2013, Gamel was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[6] On December 2, he was non-tendered by Chicago, becoming a free agent.[7]

Atlanta Braves

On December 13, 2013, Gamel signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[8] However, he re-injured himself doing workouts before spring training and was released by the Braves on February 18, 2014.[9][10]

New York Yankees

On March 6, 2015 it was reported that Mat signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[11] He was released on March 14, 2015.[12]

Somerset Patriots

On March 31, 2015, Gamel signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on September 1. In 73 games he struggled immensely hitting .196/.258/.325 with 7 home runs, 34 RBIs and 1 stolen base.

Camden Riversharks

On September 3, 2015, Gamel signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 15 games he struggled terribly hitting .132/.207/.208 with 1 home run and 3 RBIs.

Personal life

Gamel's brother, Ben, also plays in MLB as an outfielder.[13] Gamel is currently married[14] with two children.[15]

References

  1. ^ Kendrick, Scott (June 28, 2009). "Grading Area's Major Leaguers". Florida Times Union. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Shepard, Brad (August 24, 2008). "Gamel lands big promotion". Huntsville Times. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (July 7, 2008). "Gamel, LaPorta take act to Futures Game". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "Gamel undergoes knee surgery". MLB.com. May 2, 2008. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  5. ^ Rosiak, Todd. "Mat Gamel confirmed out for the season". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  6. ^ Gonzales, Mark (October 3, 2013). "Cubs claim Gamel off waivers from Brewers". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  7. ^ Muskat, Carrie (December 2, 2013). "Cubs retain nine with signings, contract tenders". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  8. ^ O'Brien, David (December 13, 2013). "Braves sign former Brewers 1B/3B prospect Mat Gamel". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  9. ^ "Former Brewer Mat Gamel reinjures knee, released by Braves". The Daily Cardinal. University of Wisconsin–Madison. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  10. ^ O'Brien, David (February 18, 2014). "Gamel released by Braves after reinjuring knee". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  11. ^ Pimpsner, Robert. "Yankees Sign 1B Mat Gamel to MiLB Deal". Pinstriped Prospects. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  12. ^ Krest, Shawn (March 14, 2015). "Yankees release Mat Gamel after a week". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  13. ^ "Ben Gamel of Bishop Kenny will sign with Yankees | members.jacksonville.com". Jacksonville.com. August 14, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  14. ^ McTaggart, Brian (July 16, 2010). "Baseball wives tour Gulf Coast". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  15. ^ Brown, David (May 8, 2012). "Gotcha! Mat Gamel takes secret photo of fan who took secret pic of him". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
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