Dishes perspective Dr.Gilbert had his best game in this year’s Arizona Fall League on Wednesday.
The left-handed outfielder ran for two yards, smashing his second and third home runs in eight AFL games. With the score tied 3-3, Gilbert lined an 0-2 pitch from the RHP Nick Merkel deep to put the Scottsdale Scorpions ahead by two in the fifth inning.
Gilbert was going deep again in the ninth inning. With the Scorpions leading 11-6, Gilbert got a man out on base. Gilbert took the LHP Justin Storm deep on a 2-1 pitch over home plate – but a little wide – to cut the deficit by two more runs.
Although the Scorpions ultimately fell 11-10, Gilbert played a significant role in the comeback attempt.
Gilbert finished 3-for-4 with one walk, four RBIs and three runs.
Going into Wednesday’s game, Gilbert was struggling a bit in the AFL. He was 3 for 28 with a homer, a double and two RBIs, along with three walks and four strikeouts.
After Wednesday’s game, Gilbert is now 6-for-31 with three home runs and six RBIs.
Gilbert hopes to take this powerhouse to Triple-A next season after an injury-riddled year. The 24-year-old only played in 56 games at Syracuse where he hit 10 home runs while hitting .215 with a .313 OBP.
