It has been a great week and a half, but an exhausting one as well. We started off 0-2, won four consecutive games and have now lost 2.

I was able to face one of my old teammates Dan Touchet from the University of Miami in my first game. I

got a hit and it felt great because now I have bragging rights.

Thursday was an incredible game. One of the longest nine-inning games I have ever played in, thats

for sure. We were trailing 11-0 after four innings and the Saguaros had a

no-hitter going.

But, we managed to come back and beat them 17-15. The game seemed to go on forever and both squads combined for 40 hits. I think our coach was pleased to see that we don't give up.

On Friday, we beat our fellow Peoria team again, 9-8 in 10 innings. Even though we beat the Saguaros in both games, they played great baseball and both were hard-fought games.

Saturday we played the Scorpions, but I watched from the sidelines on my day off. I was glad my

friend and former teammate Ryan Braun got two hits, but glad that we won the

game.

My parents arrived Saturday and will be visiting for the next 2 weeks. It's not too bad because my father thinks he my good luck charm and I always supposedly hit when he is here. You know what's funny I let him think he is.

Sunday was our first off day and I got to hang out with my parents. After sleeping through the morning for much-needed sleep my parents picked me up and we had a family day. We went to the mall and caught a movie.

On my days off I like to just relax so it was a great day. After the movie my parents dropped me

off a at home and I had to get ready and prepare for Monday as a new week of

baseball was upon me.

On Monday we picked up our 4th win beating Mesa 11-4. I got two hits and two RBI. Of course, my dad thought it was because he was in

attendance.

The last two games I haven't gotten a hit, but I have been hitting the ball hard. These guys have been making some pretty good plays all season.

 

Now, I want to answer some of the question you guys have been asking me.

 

It's hard to say who is the best pitcher that I have faced.

There are a lot of different pitchers that do many different things. Some are soft throwers with good off speed pitches like curve balls, change ups, and sliders. Then you have the flame throwers that come after you with the fast balls and hard sliders.

I really cant say which pitcher is the best, but I can tell you what pitchers are harder to hit. The pitchers that are harder to hit are those that have good sinking pitches. These pitchers throw about 91 to 93 and throw two seemers and cutters.

The two seemer will cut hard and down on the right batters so it looks like a strike and will break down and out of the zone. The cutters will do the opposite and break away from the batter (almost like a slider).

 

I loved playing at UM and I had a great time there. It was a great experience and it help me learn more about the game of baseball as well as to compete at a high level. It is a prestigious program and playing for the "U" teaches you how to be a winner. When you play for a team that is always in contention to win a national title, it makes you understand how to win and battle on the field. I would do it all again if I could and recommend all parents whose kids play ball to steer them into the direction of college unless they get drafted in the first round. Playing in college helps you start your career and teaches you how to train your body and how to play the game correctly. The coaches I played for at UM were wonderful and they taught me a

lot.

 

Thank you for your questions and I will try to answer them as soon as possible. Things are very busy up here but whenever I get the chance I will definitely keep looking at the site and updating it every week.

thanks again for writing. 40 hits....holy crap.

Thanks again Gaby :thumbup .

Down 0-11 to 17-15, thats amazing!

 

Good read, thanks for the post

Awesome job! Thanks for answering my question!

Thanks for keeping us updated.. Keep on hitting!

thanks again Gaby! :thumbup .

 

I have a question: what do you like to do in your free time and what are your favorite foods?

Hey Gaby did you get my email in your box?

Thanks for taking the time to post again Gaby.

thanks a lot for taking the time to do this gaby

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

I have a question for you Gaby. You went to my high school, Brito. I think I was just starting there when you graduated so you won't remember me. I was pretty good friends with teammates of yours like David and Jesus.

 

Just wanted to know if you still keep track of how the team is doing and what do you think about them winning the state championship last year?

I took a quick look at your statline and I've noticed you have superb K/BB rates and I was wondering, as you mature and face tougher pitching as you move up the ladder, does it get easier to maintain those rates because of increased maturity and experience or does it get tougher because presumably, the pitchers get tougher as you move up?

 

Regardless, good luck in the AFL. What movie did you see with your parents and was it any good?

Really cool of you to take the time to reply, Gaby. Thanks a lot!

you rock for doing this dude.

 

Do you feel you will get invited to spring training this year with the major league club if you do well out there in the AFL?

caongrats man to being honored as the best position player in teh marlins' organization...keep working at it

 

 

oh ive got a question what kind of daily routine do you do to get better....as far as weights, eating, and actual baseball practice?

Congrats on the award man! Keep playing hard and we'll see you in the bigs in no time!

 

caongrats man to being honored as the best position player in teh marlins' organization...keep working at it

 

 

oh ive got a question what kind of daily routine do you do to get better....as far as weights, eating, and actual baseball practice?

 

Good question...

Congrats on the award Gaby from a fellow 'Cane. This has been a tough week for the Hurricane Nation, and seeing that you won the award helps take the sting away from the Bryan Pata tragedy.

 

My question Gaby : After learning to hit to professional pitching (after playing against less talented college guys), is it easier to adjust to a flame thrower (98-100 mph hour guy) or to a knuckleball pitcher ? What style of pitching have you always had the hardest time learning to hit ?

 

Thanks for doing this for us.