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'''Carlos A. Gómez''' (born [[December 4]], [[1985]] in [[Santiago Province (Dominican Republic)|Santiago]], [[Dominican Republic]]) is an outfielder for the [[ |
'''Carlos A. Gómez''' (born [[December 4]], [[1985]] in [[Santiago Province (Dominican Republic)|Santiago]], [[Dominican Republic]]) is an outfielder for the [[New York Mets]]. On [[January 29]], {{by|2008}} Carlos was included in a 4-for-1 trade that will send him to the [[Minnesota Twins]] in exchange for [[Johan Santana]], if Santana can agree on a contract extension with the Mets. |
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Along with [[Fernando Martínez (baseball player)|Fernando Martínez]], Gómez is considered to be one of the Mets top outfield prospects. He is considered a [[Five-tool player|five tool prospect]]. Mets shortstop [[José Reyes]], who led the [[National League]] in [[stolen bases]] and [[Triple (baseball)|triples]] for multiple seasons, said that Gómez is faster than him.<ref>{{cite news |first=Brian |last=Lewis |title=EL DUQUE’S SCHOOLING A HIT FOR GOMEZ |url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/06042007/sports/mets/el_duque_s_schooling_a_hit_for_gomez_mets_brian_lewis.htm |publisher=[[New York Post]] |date=[[2007-06-04]] |accessdate=2007-06-15 |language=[[English language|English]] |quote=That is how a speedster whose 64 steals in 2005 were second in all of minor league baseball - and who Jose Reyes admits is faster than he is - should be playing the game. }}</ref> |
Along with [[Fernando Martínez (baseball player)|Fernando Martínez]], Gómez is considered to be one of the Mets top outfield prospects. He is considered a [[Five-tool player|five tool prospect]]. Mets shortstop [[José Reyes]], who led the [[National League]] in [[stolen bases]] and [[Triple (baseball)|triples]] for multiple seasons, said that Gómez is faster than him.<ref>{{cite news |first=Brian |last=Lewis |title=EL DUQUE’S SCHOOLING A HIT FOR GOMEZ |url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/06042007/sports/mets/el_duque_s_schooling_a_hit_for_gomez_mets_brian_lewis.htm |publisher=[[New York Post]] |date=[[2007-06-04]] |accessdate=2007-06-15 |language=[[English language|English]] |quote=That is how a speedster whose 64 steals in 2005 were second in all of minor league baseball - and who Jose Reyes admits is faster than he is - should be playing the game. }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:49, 31 January 2008
| Carlos Gómez | |
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| New York Mets – No. 27 | |
| Outfielder | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| May 13, 2007, for the New York Mets | |
| Career statistics (through 2007) | |
| Batting Average | .232 |
| Home Runs | 2 |
| Runs Batted In | 12 |
| Stolen Bases | 12 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Carlos A. Gómez (born December 4, 1985 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is an outfielder for the New York Mets. On January 29, 2008 Carlos was included in a 4-for-1 trade that will send him to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Johan Santana, if Santana can agree on a contract extension with the Mets.
Along with Fernando Martínez, Gómez is considered to be one of the Mets top outfield prospects. He is considered a five tool prospect. Mets shortstop José Reyes, who led the National League in stolen bases and triples for multiple seasons, said that Gómez is faster than him.[1]
Professional career
At just 16 years of age, Gómez signed with the Mets as an international free agent on July 27, 2002. In 2006, he played for Double-A Binghamton of the Eastern League, and was the co-winner of the Sterling Award. He finished second in the league with 41 stolen bases and fifth in the league with eight triples. He also batted .281 (121-430) with 53 runs scored, 24 doubles, seven home runs and 48 RBIs.
Gómez started the 2007 season with the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs. Playing every day, by the second week in May he led the Pacific Coast League with 17 stolen bases in 36 games and hit .286 (40-for-140), including 24 runs, eight doubles, two triples, and two home runs.[2]
After regular left fielder Moisés Alou strained his left quadriceps, the Mets called Gómez up from Triple-A to give them another outfielder. He made his Major League debut on May 13, 2007, hitting a double in his first at-bat. He finished the game 2-for-4 with two hits, two runs scored, a stolen base, and a diving catch in right field in a 9-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
He hit his first career home-run, a three-run homer, on June 10, 2007 at Comerica Park off Detroit Tigers reliever Jason Grilli.
Gomez was placed on the disabled list on July 5, 2007 with a hand injury.[3] Gomez returned to the Mets lineup as a defensive replacement in a home game against the Houston Astros on September 7, 2007.
Trivia
- At the time of his debut, Gómez was the youngest player in the National League.[4]
- On May 16, 2007, he appeared in the Mets starting lineup along with Carlos Beltrán and Carlos Delgado, marking the first time in Major League history that a single team had three starters named "Carlos" in their lineup.[citation needed]
Notes
- ^ Lewis, Brian (2007-06-04). "EL DUQUE'S SCHOOLING A HIT FOR GOMEZ" (in English). New York Post. Retrieved 2007-06-15.
That is how a speedster whose 64 steals in 2005 were second in all of minor league baseball - and who Jose Reyes admits is faster than he is - should be playing the game.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Mets recall Gomez, option Pelfrey". New York Mets press release. 2007-05-13. Retrieved 2007-05-14.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Mets' Gomez out 6-to-8 weeks with hand injury". New York Daily News. 2007-07-05. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Year-by-Year League Leaders for Youngest Player
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac