Joe Gonzales

Born: 3/19/1915 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/16/1996 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-08-25 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joe Madrid Gonzales

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Biography

Joe Gonzales was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the late 1930s. Born in 1915, he had a brief but notable career from August 25, 1937, to October 3, 1937. During his time in the league, Gonzales compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35. He struck out a total of 11 batters, showcasing his capability on the mound, although he did not record any saves. Gonzales's career unfolded in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. While his time in the spotlight was short, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous players who attempted to make their mark during a competitive and evolving time in the sport. His legacy lives on as part of the narrative of the game's development in the 20th century.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	9.0	5.0	5.0	1.0	0	0	5.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1937	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1937	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	9.0	5.0	5.0	1.0	0	0	5.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	8	2	2	0	0	31.0	37	15	1	11	11	4.35	0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1937	BOS	AL	1	2	8	2	2	0	0	31.0	37	15	11	11	4.35	4.34 (avg)	282.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	BOS	AL	8	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BOS	P	8	0	0	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Southern California	Los Angeles	CA	1935, 1936, 1937