Andy Gonzalez, baseball player, 2007-2009

Andy Gonzalez

Born: 12/15/1981 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2007-04-25 | Final Game: 2009-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Angel Manuel Gonzalez

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Biography

Andy Gonzalez was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 2007 to 2009. Born in 1981, Gonzalez primarily served as a position player and made his mark in the league during a time characterized by the increasing emphasis on power-hitting and advanced analytics. Throughout his career, he appeared in 91 games, where he recorded 41 hits, including three home runs, and drove in 13 runs, finishing with a batting average of .182. His lone stolen base showcased his speed on the base paths, albeit limited in opportunities. Gonzalez's journey through baseball included stints with the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians, where he contributed as a utility player. Although his offensive numbers may not have reflected the typical prowess expected of a major leaguer during the late 2000s, his versatility and defensive skills were valued by his teams. After concluding his MLB career on October 3, 2009, Gonzalez left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of a league increasingly focused on offensive production while embracing the role of a dependable teammate and contributor.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 225 21 41 6 1 3 13 1 31 70 0.182 0.281 0.258 0.539 -1019.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
2007 CHW AL 67 189 17 35 6 0 2 11 1 25 61 0.185 .268 (-31%) .335 (-17%) .422 (-41%) .758 (-30%) -1019.0
2008 CLE AL 10 24 3 5 0 0 1 2 0 6 5 0.208 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIA NL 14 12 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 4 46 0 2 5
2B 4 2 4 4 0 1
3B 29 23 16 44 10 7
OF 32 27 62 2 0 1
SS 5 1 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 CHA 1B 5 0 7 0 0 1
2007 CHA 2B 4 2 4 4 0 1
2007 CHA 3B 25 21 15 42 9 6
2007 CHA OF 32 27 62 2 0 1
2007 CHA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 CLE 1B 7 4 39 0 2 4
2008 CLE 3B 2 1 1 1 1 1
2009 FLO 3B 2 1 0 1 0 0
2009 FLO SS 4 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Second Base 4
Third Base 29
Shortstop 5
Left Field 18
Center Field 9
Right Field 10
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 FLO NL $420,000
Total Career Earnings $420,000