Meet Gil Velazquez
Here's a quick rundown on Gil Velazquez, who today replaced Mike Lowell on the Red Sox active postseason roster. Velazquez is available for tonight's game.
 Red Sox infielder Gil Velazquez grins after getting his first major league hit in September. (Barry Chin / Globe Staff) |
Full name: Gilbert Arnulfo Velazquez
Throws: Rights ... Bats: Right
Height: 6-3 ... Weight: 190
Age: 28 ... Born: Oct. 17, 1979 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Resides: Las Vegas, Nevada
Major League Service: 4 days
Acquired: Signed as a minor league free agent on Dec. 13, 2007
Contract status: Signed through 2008
Summary: In his first year in the Red Sox organization, spent most of the season in Triple-A Pawtucket before being called up on Sept. 25, his first experience at Major League level.... Made his debut as a pinch runner on Sept. 25 vs. Cleveland and got his first start the next day at second base.
Mr. Versatility: Velazquez appeared at five different positions for Pawutcket with 70 games at shortstop, 15 at second base, nine at third base, and four in left field... Made 11 errors in 448 total chances for a .975 fielding percentage.
Highlights: Batted .210 (35 for 167) over his first 51 contest for the PawSox before hitting .306 (56 for 183) with 12 doubles, 3 triples, 9 home runs, and 33 RBIs over his final 50 games.
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Congrats Gil! You Made it!!!
hello, did gil play for the chileros in the Liga Invernal Veracruzana last year?
Best of luck to you , go sox.
I still have that little league photo gil...Congrats...
Way to go Compadre!!!
Congrat and Best of Luck Gil !!
Congrats Gil, you made your family PROUD and also your Friends.
Nergro's Little Brother Kiki played centerfield with you on Sunday League.
My Son is a BOSTON REDSOX Fan.
Awesome Gilbert! You did it! You're my herooooooo!!! =) Rita and I send our best!
Congrats Gil!
It's nice seeing one of the Pirates up in the big leagues!
Man.... you make the velasquez look good,see u in batter up practice, my son jason want u to train him, tia Regine velasquez cried so much when i called her ,that i saw your first hit, me t.. like a baby. take care.
hey tio gil you've made us proud and very happy and im pretty sure you've made tata turo very proud of you........remember where ever you are your not alone because hes always looking down on us making sure we are ok bye love you always.............call us when you have the chance talk 2 u later ¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾
hey tio gil you've made us proud and very happy and im pretty sure you've made tata turo very proud of you........remember where ever you are your not alone because hes always looking down on us making sure we are ok bye love you always.............call us when you have the chance talk 2 u later ¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾
Hey Gil,
From one of the field monitors from LVBA back in LV. You made it, Awesome Job
Good luck with the rest of the year
Hey Gilbert congrat !! From the Diaz fam. take care and good luck
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