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Joe Gamble
Relief Pitcher | Retired or Inactive Players
Pitching God, who doesn't love a knuckler? I saw a slow-motion version of one of his pitches on TV, it's no wonder they're unhittable! Gamble also has a decent changeup. Gamble has had a tendency to fall victim to big innings. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting He isn't especially quick off the mound but generally fields his position adequately. Obviously, basestealers are a problem for any knuckleballer, but Gamble must learn to cope with runners. Gamble is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Gamble has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Retired or Inactive Players have been known to use Gamble as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook Gamble has below average skills, even for the low minors. One has to expect the Retired or Inactive Players will give him his walking papers before the end of the season. I just don't know if The Retired or Inactive Players are ever going to get what they expect out of him.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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