O's Prospect watch on Joey Gathright of the Norfolk Tides. Gathright a speedy outfielder who can play all outfield positions takes platoon in center on most nights for the Tides. He's a threat with the speed both in the field and on base as a walk can turn in to a double. After swinging a very hot bat last season and finishing the season batting .329 he could not land on with any major league clubs this off season.
This season numbers for Gathright:
.196 batting average, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 7 rbi's, 14 walks with 10 stolen bases.
This 29 year old outfielder has the abilities to be a lead off hitter as he takes walks, can bunt for hits and proven he can steal bases. The down fall is he doesn't hit for power which hurts his stock. Look for his batting average to rise over the course of the season.
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