Chris Gimenez

[CIMO.]

From Castro

 

No player has improved his organizational stock this spring more than Chris Gimenez, who hit the walkoff three-run homer against the Mariners today. He's proven he can handle his duties behind the plate, the versatility he provides with his ability to play the corner outfield spots and first base is a plus, and he's been productive with the bat. He won't crack the Opening Day roster, but he could be one of the first guys the Indians turn to down at Triple-A Columbus, depending on need.

http://castrovince.mlblogs.com/archives/20...minutia_of.html

 

 

From Ocker

 

He has three doubles and two home runs this spring, seven hits all together to go with a .368 average. His ratio of extra-base hits to total hits is impressive, even for such a small sample.

 

Drafted as an outfielder, he was asked to play third and catch. Now, he also plays first.

 

When the season starts at Columbus, Gimenez probably will share catching duties with Wyatt Toregas, but he won't be allowed to leave other positions.

 

''I like it,'' Gimenez said of being a jack-of-all-trades. ''There's an excitement to it. You might play at a different spot every day. Mentally and physically, it's a little tougher than playing one position all the time. It's a challenge.''

 

There is no question that Gimenez has joined Matt LaPorta, Michael Brantley, Trevor Crowe, Wes Hodges, Luis Valbuena, Beau Mills and Carlos Santana at the top of the prospect class of position players.

 

''Chris is having a great camp,'' manager Eric Wedge said. ''He's definitely put himself on the radar screen. He's very consistent with his approach day to day, and he's smart and tough.''

 

Does Gimenez have a sense of where he stands?

 

''I think I can tell today,'' he smiled. ''What manager wouldn't like a guy who gives him a few options [defensively] and can put up a good at-bat in the seventh, eighth or ninth inning.''

http://www.ohio.com/sports/indians/41343852.html

 

 

 

And Lastoria's prospect profile, having him rated #18 in the system.

 

http://www.indiansprospectinsider.com/2009...s-18-chris.html

 

 

 

As a player who most of us weren't really talking about before spring training, it's nice to see another promising bat in our future. He's mashing to the tune of a 1.342 OPS so far, trailing only Peralta for the team lead.

[ClevelandFanForLife]

From Castro

 

 

http://castrovince.mlblogs.com/archives/20...minutia_of.html

 

 

From Ocker

 

 

http://www.ohio.com/sports/indians/41343852.html

 

 

 

And Lastoria's prospect profile, having him rated #18 in the system.

 

http://www.indiansprospectinsider.com/2009...s-18-chris.html

 

 

 

As a player who most of us weren't really talking about before spring training, it's nice to see another promising bat in our future. He's mashing to the tune of a 1.342 OPS so far, trailing only Peralta for the team lead.

this is why shopoch is getting so much playing time. they are trying to get his trade value up so they can trade him and bring up gimenez.

[JohnG71097]

From Castro

 

 

 

 

 

As a player who most of us weren't really talking about before spring training, it's nice to see another promising bat in our future. He's mashing to the tune of a 1.342 OPS so far, trailing only Peralta for the team lead.

 

This is after he hit the GWHR........Sounds like he has his feet on the ground too.....this also from Anthony

 

 

Gimenez also won some points with fans today. As I'm typing this, the game ended about 15-20 minutes ago, and Gimenez is still down there signing autographs for fans lined up down the first-base line. He might have to walk back to the complex, as the last shuttle has likely left for the day.

 

Well, now I'm done typing, and Gimenez is just finishing up. He signed for every last fan who waited and even posed for some photos. You've got to love that.