Nick Williams and Joey Gallo made their debuts the spring in a 16-15 win over the Athletics in a Cactus League game on March 15. Their performances were at the opposite ends of the spectrum. Williams entered the game late as a sub in right field and was 2 for 2 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R as he hit his home runs in the seventh and ninth innings. Gallo played at third the whole game but struggled mightily at the plate going 0 for 6 with 5 strikeouts.
Last season Williams hit .293/.337/.543 with 17 HR, 60 RBI, 70 R, 8 SB in 95 games at Class A Hickory. Gallo split 2013 between Rookie Arizona and Class A Hickory as he hit .368/.429/.895 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 5 games at Arizona and hit .245/.334/.610 with 38 HR, 78 RBI, 82 R, 14 SB in 106 games at Hickory. Gallo did have a little spring training exposure in 2013 as he hit 2 for 5 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 4 games with the Rangers.
Both should have bright futures with the Rangers after a little spring training exposure and more seasoning in the minors. Both are 20 and highly drafted prospects from the 2012 MLB draft. Gallo was drafted by the Rangers with the 39th pick of the first round. Williams was selected next by the Rangers in the second round.
MLB.com lists Gallo as their number five prospect while Williams in their 17th.
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