Julio Gonzalez

Born: 12/25/1952 in Caguas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1977-04-08 | Final Game: 1983-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Julio Cesar Gonzalez

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Biography

Julio Gonzalez, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983. Primarily playing as a position player, Gonzalez appeared in 370 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, contributing to teams with both his bat and glove. Over his tenure, he accumulated a total of 228 hits, 4 home runs, and 66 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .235. His ability to steal bases added an extra dimension to his game, as he successfully swiped 13 bags during his time on the field. Gonzalez played in an era marked by the transition from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, a period characterized by a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies in baseball. While not a standout offensive powerhouse, his contributions as a reliable role player were crucial for the teams he represented. He navigated the challenges of a competitive league, establishing himself as a dependable presence in the lineup and leaving a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
370	969	90	228	32	8	4	66	13	36	132	0.235	0.269	0.297	0.566	-3714.2

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
1977	HOU	NL	110	383	34	94	18	3	1	27	3	19	45	0.245	.264 (-7%)	.329 (-13%)	.401 (-21%)	.730 (-17%)	-1316.6
1978	HOU	NL	78	223	24	52	3	1	1	16	6	8	31	0.233	.257 (-10%)	.323 (-19%)	.378 (-29%)	.702 (-24%)	-952.4
1979	HOU	NL	68	181	16	45	5	2	0	10	2	5	14	0.249	.265 (-6%)	.329 (-15%)	.397 (-25%)	.727 (-20%)	-664.0
1980	HOU	NL	40	52	5	6	1	0	0	1	1	1	8	0.115	.264 (-56%)	.326 (-60%)	.387 (-65%)	.714 (-63%)	-550.9
1981	STL	NL	20	22	2	7	1	0	1	3	0	1	3	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	STL	NL	42	87	9	21	3	2	1	7	1	1	24	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.324 (-20%)	.388 (-8%)	.712 (-14%)	-230.4
1983	DET	AL	12	21	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	151	110	213	368	14	71
3B	48	17	18	43	5	2
SS	129	92	158	281	30	55

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	HOU	2B	45	41	73	142	7	28
1977	HOU	SS	63	55	81	151	20	28
1978	HOU	2B	54	38	62	112	3	21
1978	HOU	3B	4	1	2	2	0	0
1978	HOU	SS	17	10	19	25	4	7
1979	HOU	2B	32	27	59	89	2	16
1979	HOU	3B	9	2	2	3	0	0
1979	HOU	SS	21	15	31	54	3	11
1980	HOU	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1980	HOU	3B	11	0	3	8	1	1
1980	HOU	SS	16	7	18	23	0	7
1981	SLN	2B	4	0	3	5	1	0
1981	SLN	3B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1981	SLN	SS	5	0	3	7	0	1
1982	SLN	2B	9	2	10	13	0	4
1982	SLN	3B	21	14	10	29	4	1
1982	SLN	SS	1	0	1	2	0	0
1983	DET	2B	5	2	5	7	1	2
1983	DET	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	DET	SS	6	5	5	19	3	1