Jose Gonzalez

Born: 11/23/1964 in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1985-09-02 | Final Game: 1992-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jose Rafael Gonzalez

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Biography

Jose Gonzalez was born in 1964 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1985 to 1992. As a position player, he appeared in 461 games, showcasing his versatility and dedication on the field. Over the course of his career, Gonzalez recorded 144 hits, hit 9 home runs, and drove in 42 runs, finishing with a batting average of .213. His speed on the base paths was notable, as he successfully stole 33 bases, reflecting his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Gonzalez played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by the evolution of player performance and the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While not always a standout in terms of batting average, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in the areas of base running and defensive play. His journey through the league left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his hustle and determination, highlighting the importance of role players in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
461	676	95	144	30	7	9	42	33	60	186	0.213	0.277	0.318	0.595	-911.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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
1985	LAD	NL	23	11	6	3	2	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	LAD	NL	57	93	15	20	5	1	2	6	4	7	29	0.215	.257 (-17%)	.325 (-17%)	.395 (-10%)	.720 (-13%)	-237.5
1987	LAD	NL	19	16	2	3	2	0	0	1	5	1	2	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	LAD	NL	37	24	7	2	1	0	0	0	3	2	10	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	LAD	NL	95	261	31	70	11	2	3	18	9	23	53	0.268	.254 (+6%)	.319 (+2%)	.375 (-4%)	.694 (-1%)	-42.1
1990	LAD	NL	106	99	15	23	5	3	2	8	3	6	27	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.324 (-14%)	.385 (+5%)	.710 (-4%)	-120.9
1991	LAD	NL	42	28	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	PIT	NL	16	20	2	2	0	0	1	3	0	0	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	CLE	AL	33	69	10	11	2	1	1	4	8	11	27	0.159	.255 (-38%)	.323 (-12%)	.384 (-32%)	.708 (-23%)	0.0
1992	LAA	AL	33	55	4	10	2	0	0	2	0	7	20	0.182	.255 (-29%)	.322 (-16%)	.377 (-42%)	.699 (-30%)	-267.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1988	NLCS	LAN	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1988	WS	LAN	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	378	144	470	13	14	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	LAN	OF	18	1	10	0	0	0
1986	LAN	OF	57	23	73	0	6	0
1987	LAN	OF	16	4	19	1	0	0
1988	LAN	OF	24	1	15	0	1	0
1989	LAN	OF	87	62	171	8	6	2
1990	LAN	OF	81	15	62	1	0	0
1991	LAN	OF	27	3	20	0	0	0
1991	PIT	OF	14	3	18	1	0	0
1991	CLE	OF	32	19	52	1	1	0
1992	CAL	OF	22	13	30	1	0	1