Carlos Gonzalez

Born: 10/17/1985 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2008-05-30 | Final Game: 2019-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Carlos Eduardo Gonzalez

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Biography

Carlos Gonzalez, born in 1985, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2008 until his retirement in 2019. Known for his combination of power and speed, Gonzalez played a total of 1,377 games, amassing 1,432 hits and 234 home runs. His impressive batting average of .285 reflected his ability to consistently get on base, while his 785 RBIs showcased his effectiveness in driving in runs. Additionally, Gonzalez demonstrated his agility on the base paths, finishing his career with 122 stolen bases. A three-time All-Star, Gonzalez made his mark during an era characterized by a focus on offensive prowess and the long ball. He was particularly recognized for his time with the Colorado Rockies, where he became a fan favorite and a key player in the franchise's success during his tenure. His blend of athleticism, power hitting, and defensive skill made him a well-rounded player and a significant figure in the game during the late 2000s and 2010s. After his retirement, Gonzalez was remembered not only for his on-field accomplishments but also for his contributions to the game as a respected veteran and leader in the clubhouse.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1377	5033	821	1432	302	40	234	785	122	448	1240	0.285	0.343	0.500	0.843	14893.5

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +22.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.843 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — +15.2% above 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
2008	OAK	AL	85	302	31	73	22	1	4	26	4	13	81	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.333 (-18%)	.416 (-13%)	.749 (-15%)	-951.0
2009	COL	NL	89	278	53	79	14	7	13	29	16	28	70	0.284	.262 (+8%)	.332 (+6%)	.417 (+26%)	.750 (+17%)	825.4
2010	COL	NL	145	587	111	197	34	9	34	117	26	40	135	0.336	.257 (+30%)	.325 (+15%)	.402 (+48%)	.728 (+34%)	3734.9
2011	COL	NL	127	481	92	142	27	3	26	92	20	48	105	0.295	.255 (+16%)	.320 (+13%)	.399 (+32%)	.719 (+24%)	2191.5
2012	COL	NL	135	518	89	157	31	5	22	85	20	56	115	0.303	.254 (+19%)	.318 (+16%)	.405 (+26%)	.724 (+22%)	2256.9
2013	COL	NL	110	391	72	118	23	6	26	70	21	41	118	0.302	.253 (+19%)	.317 (+16%)	.396 (+49%)	.714 (+34%)	2417.8
2014	COL	NL	70	260	35	62	15	1	11	38	3	19	70	0.238	.251 (-5%)	.313 (-7%)	.386 (+11%)	.700 (+3%)	83.6
2015	COL	NL	153	554	87	150	25	2	40	97	2	46	133	0.271	.254 (+6%)	.316 (+2%)	.404 (+33%)	.721 (+20%)	2037.4
2016	COL	NL	150	584	87	174	42	2	25	100	2	46	129	0.298	.255 (+17%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (+21%)	.738 (+16%)	1822.7
2017	COL	NL	136	470	72	123	34	0	14	57	3	56	119	0.262	.254 (+3%)	.324 (+4%)	.425 (-1%)	.750 (+2%)	179.8
2018	COL	NL	132	463	71	128	32	4	16	64	5	37	113	0.276	.247 (+11%)	.318 (+4%)	.409 (+14%)	.727 (+9%)	757.7
2019	CLE	AL	30	105	13	22	1	0	2	7	0	10	33	0.210	.252 (-17%)	.322 (-13%)	.434 (-36%)	.757 (-26%)	-463.2
2019	CHC	NL	15	40	8	7	2	0	1	3	0	8	19	0.175	—	—	—	—	-463.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	34	5	14	2	1	1	2	4	7	0.412

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2018	NLDS1	COL	3	10	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	5	0.100
2018	NLWC	COL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500
2017	NLWC	COL	1	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.400
2009	NLDS2	COL	4	17	5	10	2	0	1	1	2	1	0.588

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1305	1257	2304	77	30	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	OAK	OF	81	76	219	5	2	1
2009	COL	OF	80	70	152	6	2	0
2010	COL	OF	142	140	259	8	1	1
2011	COL	OF	125	122	219	12	1	2
2012	COL	OF	131	131	207	7	4	0
2013	COL	OF	106	99	172	11	3	0
2014	COL	OF	65	64	97	3	1	1
2015	COL	OF	151	142	253	8	7	1
2016	COL	OF	148	145	251	8	3	0
2017	COL	OF	125	123	201	3	3	1
2018	COL	OF	117	113	213	6	2	1
2019	CLE	OF	20	20	46	0	1	0
2019	CHN	OF	14	12	15	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	476
Center Field	200
Right Field	693
Designated Hitter	16

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2015	Player of the Month	July
2015	Player of the Week	Week of 2015-07-26
2015	Silver Slugger	OF
2013	Gold Glove	LF
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-06-16
2012	Gold Glove	LF
2011	Player of the Week	Week of 2011-08-28
2010	Gold Glove	OF
2010	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2010	MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2010	Player of the Week	Week of 2010-08-01
2010	Player of the Week	Week of 2010-08-29
2010	Silver Slugger	OF
2010	This Year in Baseball Breakout Player of the Year	MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	COL	NL	$17,428,571
2015	COL	NL	$16,000,000
2014	COL	NL	$10,500,000
2013	COL	NL	$7,928,571
2012	COL	NL	$5,428,571
2011	COL	NL	$1,428,571
2010	COL	NL	$406,000
Total Career Earnings			$59,120,284