Eric Sim, who played in the Giants Minor League organization, summed up his minor league experience in one sentence. “You can lose everything in a matter of a second while getting treated like shit” It is no secret that minor league baseball players are paid less than their major league counterparts, but what most don’t know, is just how much less. According to Sim, his average take home every...
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Robert Gsellman, RHP Player Data: Age: 25, B/T: R/R Free Agency: 2023 2018 Stats: 68 G, 4.28 ERA, 13 SV/20 SVO; 1.30 WHIP 3.95 FIP, 0.90 HR/9, 3.15 BB/9, 7.88 SO/9, 0.3 WAR 2019 Salary: Pre-arbitration GRADE: C 2018 Review The 2018 season brought a lot of change for Robert Gsellman as he made the full move from rotation to the bullpen. He did struggle overall, but made strides in a few areas as...
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“I won’t hide the marks of my story because NO woman should feel ashamed or feel blamed for being a victim of domestic violence.” ~ Melissa Gentz Quick facts and disclaimer before you read: 90 percent of domestic violence cases don’t end in arrest. Over 12 million men and women are domestically abused in the United States every year. On average, 24 people are victims of rape or abuse every...
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Catchers: Devin Mesoraco- Since being acquired from the Cincinnati Reds for Matt Harvey in early May, the Punxsutawney native has exceeded expectations thus far. Mesoraco has posted a 0.6 WAR since coming to New York. Though his numbers on the season (.225 BA, 8 HR, 22 RBI) do not jump off the page, the 30-year-old has provided the Mets with average offensive production and a solid arm behind...
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Dominic Smith, 1B Player Data: Age: 22, B/T: L/L, Free Agency: 2024 2017 Primary Stats: 167 AB, .198 AVG, 9 HR, 26 RBI, .658 OPS GRADE: Incomplete 2017 Review: Dominic Smith finally got his call-up in August of this past season. After trading long term first baseman Lucas Duda, everyone was glad to see Smith, one of the top prospects in the organization, get the promotion. Although he only...
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