Mat Gamel

Born: 7/26/1985 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-03 | Final Game: 2012-05-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Mathew Lawrence Gamel

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Biography

Mat Gamel was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2008 and 2012. Primarily known as a position player, Gamel played a total of 106 games during his career. He recorded 55 hits, which included 6 home runs and 29 RBIs, finishing his time in the league with a batting average of .229. Gamel also showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 4 stolen bases throughout his career. Gamel's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in player development and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite facing challenges in consistently securing a regular spot in the lineup, he demonstrated resilience and adaptability, traits that are often crucial for success in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. His time in the league, while brief, contributed to the ongoing evolution of the game and highlighted the importance of depth in team rosters during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
106	240	23	55	11	2	6	29	4	24	82	0.229	0.305	0.367	0.671	-96.3

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	MIL	NL	2	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	MIL	NL	61	128	11	31	6	1	5	20	1	18	54	0.242	.262 (-8%)	.332 (+1%)	.417 (+1%)	.750 (+1%)	42.7
2010	MIL	NL	12	15	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	MIL	NL	10	26	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.115	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	MIL	NL	21	69	10	17	2	1	1	6	3	4	15	0.246	.254 (-3%)	.318 (-8%)	.405 (-14%)	.724 (-11%)	-139.0