Hunter vs Gomez

[Spinach]

After close to 2 months into the season, how does everyone feel about having Carlos Gomez in center vs Torii Hunter? I was very disappointed to see Torii leave Mn, but this Gomez kid is very exciting to watch.

Torii's 08 stats

Year   AB  R  H HR RBI BB  K  AVG  SB
2008 168 23 48 5  24  11 28 .286   3

Gomez 08 stats

Year   AB  R  H HR RBI  BB K  AVG  SB
2008 168 27 48 4  17   6  45 .286  16

The stats are almost identical, Gomez strikes out a bit more, but he makes up for that with his speed on the bases, he is on pace for 50 steals and maybe close to 20 HR. Gomez is also a lot more patient at the plate now, most of his strikeouts came in the first month of the season. Both players are outstanding in the field, Gomez has allready made a few highlight plays. Torii also plays for a better overall team.

I still miss having Toriii in a Twins uniform, but Gomez is still young and will only get better, i like the new centerfielder that we have now.

[Outdoors Junkie]

If we look at what each of the two teams (Angels and Twins) pay their centerfielder for that production, the Twins are way ahead for their investment.

I really liked Torii, but Gomez has filled his shoes very well.

[Fawkinnae]

Pat I agree with everything you said. One stat that I found particularly interesting is that our run production per game goes up by one run when he's in the line up.