Fernando Gonzalez

Born: 6/19/1950 in Arecibo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1972-09-15 | Final Game: 1979-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jose Fernando Gonzalez

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Biography

Fernando Gonzalez was a professional baseball player born in 1950 who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 until his retirement on September 23, 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Gonzalez participated in 404 games throughout his career, during which he recorded a total of 244 hits. His contributions at the plate included 17 home runs and 104 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .235. Known for his speed and agility, he also managed to swipe 8 bases during his time in the league. Gonzalez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by changes in player dynamics and the evolution of offensive strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a consistent contributor in various lineups highlighted the importance of versatility and depth in a team's roster. His journey through the 1970s, a decade characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism, showcased his ability to adapt and compete at a high level, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
404	1038	85	244	40	7	17	104	8	58	114	0.235	0.274	0.336	0.610	-2627.8

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1972	PIT	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	PIT	NL	37	49	5	11	0	1	1	5	0	1	11	0.224	—	—	—	—	-151.9
1974	KCR	AL	9	21	1	3	1	0	0	2	1	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	NYY	AL	51	121	11	26	5	1	1	7	0	7	7	0.215	.256 (-16%)	.324 (-21%)	.369 (-19%)	.693 (-20%)	0.0
1977	PIT	NL	80	181	17	50	10	0	4	27	3	13	21	0.276	.264 (+5%)	.329 (-3%)	.401 (-1%)	.730 (-2%)	-88.8
1978	PIT	NL	9	21	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	SDP	NL	101	320	27	80	10	2	2	29	4	18	32	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-17%)	.702 (-15%)	0.0
1979	SDP	NL	114	323	22	70	13	3	9	34	0	18	34	0.217	.265 (-18%)	.329 (-22%)	.397 (-10%)	.727 (-15%)	-1030.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	249	209	508	578	23	144
3B	64	36	36	86	6	5
OF	16	10	17	0	0	0
SS	5	0	6	3	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	PIT	3B	1	0	0	1	1	0
1973	PIT	3B	5	4	5	7	1	0
1974	KCA	3B	8	3	10	7	0	1
1974	NYA	2B	42	32	86	82	3	22
1974	NYA	3B	7	4	4	16	1	1
1974	NYA	SS	3	0	4	0	1	0
1977	PIT	2B	6	4	9	9	0	2
1977	PIT	3B	37	23	15	54	2	3
1977	PIT	OF	16	10	17	0	0	0
1977	PIT	SS	2	0	2	3	0	1
1978	PIT	2B	4	3	6	6	1	0
1978	PIT	3B	3	2	1	0	1	0
1978	SDN	2B	94	86	190	256	8	68
1979	SDN	2B	103	84	217	225	11	52
1979	SDN	3B	3	0	1	1	0	0