- Full name Richard Gomez
- Born
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If this were track instead of baseball, Gomez might be the Tigers' top prospect. He's a big strong outfielder who runs the 60-yard dash in 6.4 seconds. He got a late start, not signing out of the Dominican Republic until he was 19, and is still raw in many areas. While he has learned to use his speed effectively, his power has been slower to develop. He has a long swing and doesn't turn on pitches well. His bat is slow, so good fastballs give him problems. Defensively, Gomez is awkward and doesn't throw well. Given his speed, he doesn't cover a lot of ground. He will be at Double-A this season, which should provide a stern test. -