Carlos Gomez for Real?

[tpeichel]

What happened to him after the all-star break?


Pre All-Star
AB = 163
Runs = 26
HR = 5
RBI = 18
SB = 11/14
.233/.280/.423

Post All-Star
AB = 160
Runs = 35
HR = 11
RBI = 26
SB = 19/21
.282/.327/.530


Extrapolate those 160 post all-star ABs over a full year and you have a guy scoring 100 runs, 75 rbi, 30 HR ,and 60 SB. The guy has always had a ton of talent, has he finally put it all together or is this just an extended hot streak? On one hand, he is only 26 years old so that points to this being legit. On the other hand, he still struck out 34 times with only 8 walks in his 160 post all-star break stats.

For those that seem him play regularly, has he learned to lay off bad pitches? What's he doing differently?

Personally, I think he will always be a low OBP guy with power and silly speed going forawrd. He may go 20 HR/40 SB this year and there's no reason he can't settle into that range over the next five years.

Just so you don't need to look them up yourself, here are his totals for the year.

AB = 319
Runs = 61
HR = 16
RBI = 44
SB = 30/35
.257/.303/.475

And one of my favorite moments of the year, Gomez circling the bases on a foul ball.

http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/20...rot-on-a-foul-ball-is-a-thing-of-glory-video/

 

[LazerShow15]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

 

[tpeichel]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

So it's a mirage?

 

[moxacaine]

he needs to keep doing that, i have a few sketch cards of his i want to unload but havent since they would only sell for $15-$20

 

[Austin]

Maybe I can make my money back on the Superfractor RC I bought for $8,000.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

 

[Pastretta]

I wonder if he's a good friend of Melky.

 

[TBTwinsFan]

I am still a fan.

 

[marterburn]

The worst thing you can make Carlos Gomez beleive is that he's a good player. My vote would be extended hot streak.

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[SINFULONE]

Maybe I can make my money back on the Superfractor RC I bought for $8,000.

Ouch.He'd probably have to have a 50/50 season to get that.

 

[Lars]

He'd still a so-so player but is figuring things out and has enthusiasm for the game.

 

[Crewfan82]

I have always liked Gomez. His bat has never been very good, but his defense in CF is top notch. As others have said I think he is on an extended hot streak, but I always do not think he will regress back to his former level of play with the bat. I think he is starting to figure it out a little. Brewers fans out there. Do you want him extended? I did for his defense alone prior to this hot streak. Now it is a no brainer, right?

 

[Austin]

Ouch.He'd probably have to have a 50/50 season to get that.

Haha, I was kidding. But someone did pay $8,000 for a Carlos Gomez Chrome unsigned Superfractor a few years ago.

 

[moxacaine]

Haha, I was kidding. But someone did pay $8,000 for a Carlos Gomez Chrome unsigned Superfractor a few years ago.

that is so horrible. i knew you were joking but didnt realize someone actually paid that much for it.

 

[Exposfan]

I have always liked Gomez. His bat has never been very good, but his defense in CF is top notch. As others have said I think he is on an extended hot streak, but I always do not think he will regress back to his former level of play with the bat. I think he is starting to figure it out a little. Brewers fans out there. Do you want him extended? I did for his defense alone prior to this hot streak. Now it is a no brainer, right?

As a Brewer Fan I want him back. I'll admit I am a big fan of his, and I get laughed at for it. I love that he gives 100% everytime on the field, even if its wrong, he does it 100%. I love the energy, smile, positive attitude he brings everyday to the ballpark and will be disappointed if he leaves.

I would like to think he has figured it out, even if it means less Hr's in the future.

 

[nborton]

This has nothing to do with his hobby standing, but I think he has post-hype breakout player potential. If he were someone who never had the pedigree, and got hot like this I wouldn't buy it. However, he is one of the tools guys scouts love. So maybe he's finally figured something out.

 

[Pastretta]

Haha, I was kidding. But someone did pay $8,000 for a Carlos Gomez Chrome unsigned Superfractor a few years ago.

8k wow I never knew he was worthy of a price like that.

I wonder how much Cameron Maybin, Delmon Young & Matt LaPortas Supers went for *_* or any other top failed top prospects with a lot of hype.

 

[cubfanbudman]

Haha, I was kidding. But someone did pay $8,000 for a Carlos Gomez Chrome unsigned Superfractor a few years ago.

Wasn't that Francisco Martinez auto? I don't remember Gomez ever being that high

 

[Musial Collector]

Wasn't that Francisco Martinez auto? I don't remember Gomez ever being that high

Exactly
No one ever paid 8k for gomez!!

 

[Mudcatsfan]

He has SAVED my fantasy baseball season. Him and Angel Pagan.