Edwin Gomez
| AB | 734 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .222 |
| OBP | .283 |
| SLG | .298 |
| HR | 6 |
- Full name Edwin J. Gomez
- Born 08/26/1991 in Caguas, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
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Drafted in the 4th round (120th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2009 (signed for $245,700).
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Shortstop Edwin Gomez did not play well this spring, and the consensus seems to be that he will eventually have to move off the position. With a 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame, Gomez is already more physical than his cousin, Alex Cintron of the Nationals. A move to a corner outfield spot is likely, though he might not have the bat to play there. Gomez is a switch-hitter and is better from the left side.
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A fourth-round pick who signed for $245,700, Gomez was the second of 26 Puerto Rican players drafted in 2009, a standout year for the island's baseball talent. He didn't perform well in the spring before the draft, nor after turning pro. Gomez is athletic and already bigger than his cousin Alex Cintron, who has played parts of nine seasons in the big leagues. His 6-foot-4 frame draws comparisons to a young Alex Rios and gives Gomez lots of room for projection. He's a switch-hitter whose swing works better from the left side at this point. He's more of a gap-to-gap hitter with the potential for 25 doubles and 10 homers per season. Currently a shortstop, Gomez may outgrow the position once he fills out his 6-foot-4 frame. He has a solid arm and plus speed, running the 60-yard dash in 6.6 seconds, so he may end up in center field. Every aspect of Gomez's game is a work in progress, so he'll start 2010 in extended spring training before reporting to short-season Oneonta in June.
