Mets GM makes strong statement about Drew Gilbert after trading for the former Vols standout
New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler made a statement about former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert this week that makes the former UT standout sound like a future MLB star. On Sunday, during a brief podcast appearance, Eppler discussed Gilbert, who was recently acquired by the Mets in a deal that sent future Hall […]
New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler made a statement about former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert this week that makes the former UT standout sound like a future MLB star.
On Sunday, during a brief podcast appearance, Eppler discussed Gilbert, who was recently acquired by the Mets in a deal that sent future Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros (the Mets also received outfielder/first baseman Ryan Clifford in the deal).
"With Drew, I think everybody's gonna love — you should just come watch Drew," said Eppler. "I mean, he's really hard to describe. He [plays] with his hair on fire. That guy's gonna collide with everything — teammates, walls, whatever, dive headfirst into the bags. He's probably our own little version of Charlie Hustle here — he gets after it. And a really good understanding of the strike zone, can impact the baseball, looks to have a lot of baseball intelligence in the outfield…he really kind of takes that leadership responsibility that centerfielders have, he really takes that seriously."
Gilbert is off to a nice start with the Double-A Binghamton Mets. The former Vols standout is 4-for-11 with a triple, 2 RBIs and a walk since getting traded to New York.
If Gilbert's hot start continues, he has a legitimate chance to reach AAA by the end of the 2023 season.
Former Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert hit with major disrespect after trade to Mets
Former Tennessee Vols outfielder Drew Gilbert got hit with some major disrespect after trade to Mets
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