Dom Hamel, a 26-year-old right-hander, recently made his major league debut with the Mets after five years in the minors. He will serve as a multi-inning reliever and is committed to doing whatever it takes to stay in the big leagues. Initially a promising starter with a top-10 ranking in the organization, he faced struggles at Triple-A that led to his conversion to a bullpen role. Hamel acknowledges the competitive nature of the league but feels optimistic about his chances moving forward.
There was an understandable undertone of desperation coming from Dom Hamel as he stood inside the Mets clubhouse for the first time ever.
Hamel, a 26-year-old right-hander, had just been called up to the big leagues after five years and over 100 appearances in the minors.
I'm just trying not to leave them a choice, he said. I don't want to go back. I'm up here, I'm thinking I'm up here for a reason.
You're used to throwing a lot of innings in a year, and it could make you fresh. So I was all eyes and ears.
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