Ambiorix Concepcion

by huckleberry on Feb 20, 2007 8:47 PM EST

i used to hear really great things about this guy. maybe not lastings milledge/fernando martinez level, but high ceiling talk, nonetheless.

now i don't hear anything at all. is he a viable prospect now? what's the best case sceneario for the mets with him? does he have the tools to make it to the majors, or will just stay off the radar for good?

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hes been in the majors for two years, so he really isn't a prospect at all.

He throws basically, too hard, to be an effective reliever at this point. Maybe he can get it down and harness his stuff, but he's really young, so I imagine he could struggle with it at times.

by wildthang on Feb 20, 2007 9:48 PM EST reply actions

you are thinking of Burgos

who is also on the Mets now

#269

by mrmetaa on Feb 20, 2007 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

oh yea

my bad. Its not everyday you meet an Ambiorix.

by wildthang on Feb 20, 2007 9:51 PM EST reply actions

Ambiorix

He basically had two disappointing years back to back and THEN they found out he's actually 2 years older than he claimed. So, instead of a 22 year old playing AA, he's closer to 24.

He's got power and speed and, from what I hear, a great arm. But he's never been able to hit consistently and now that he's much older (prospectwise) he isn't as desirable.

by Lunkwill Fook on Feb 20, 2007 10:20 PM EST reply actions

he has a

cannon of an arm. He'll at least be a 4th OF.

by Havok1517 on Feb 20, 2007 10:53 PM EST reply actions

Discipline

He strikes out like its his job, and doesn't really have the pop to make up for it. I see a Ruben Rivera clone (Reyes better keep an eye on his glove).

by MontrealMets on Feb 21, 2007 12:36 PM EST reply actions