Merandy Gonzalez

Born: 10/9/1995 in Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2018-04-19 | Final Game: 2018-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 216 lbs

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Biography

Merandy Gonzalez, born in 1995, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from April 19, 2018, to August 13, 2018. Throughout his brief career, Gonzalez made a notable impression on the mound, showcasing his potential as a valuable arm in the bullpen. He finished his time in the majors with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.73, striking out a total of 19 batters. Despite not recording any saves, his ability to log innings reflected the depth of talent available during a time when teams increasingly relied on specialized pitching roles. Gonzalez's tenure in the MLB occurred in a modern era characterized by the increasing importance of pitching depth and strategic matchups. While his career was short-lived, he contributed to the evolving narrative of player development within the league, highlighting the challenges young pitchers often face in establishing themselves. His journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	8	1	0	0	0	22.0	31	14	4	8	19	5.73	0

Career ERA 5.73 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 38.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2018	MIA	NL	2	1	8	1	0	0	0	22.0	31	14	8	19	5.73	4.15 (-38%)	-408.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
2018	MIA	NL	8	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	MIA	P	8	1	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8