Mike Gonzalez, baseball player, 1912-1932

Mike Gonzalez

Born: 9/24/1890 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 2/19/1977 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1912-09-28 | Final Game: 1932-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Miguel Angel Gonzalez

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Biography

Mike Gonzalez was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1932. Born in 1890, Gonzalez played primarily as a position player during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to the more power-oriented styles of the 1930s. Over his two-decade career, he appeared in 1,042 games and recorded 717 hits, contributing to a batting average of .253. His offensive production included 13 home runs and 263 runs batted in, highlighting his ability to drive in runs for his teams. Known for his speed and agility on the field, Gonzalez also showcased his base-running capabilities with 52 stolen bases throughout his career. While he may not have been a perennial All-Star, his consistent presence and contributions to the teams he played for were significant during an era marked by fierce competition and the emergence of new baseball strategies. Gonzalez's legacy lies in his dedication to the game and his role in the historical evolution of baseball during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1042 2829 283 717 123 19 13 263 52 231 198 0.253 0.314 0.324 0.638 -3581.3

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1912 BSN NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 CIN NL 95 176 19 41 6 0 0 10 2 13 16 0.233 .255 (-9%) .322 (-9%) .339 (-21%) .661 (-15%) -455.7
1915 STL NL 51 97 12 22 2 2 0 10 4 8 9 0.227 .250 (-9%) .318 (-4%) .332 (-13%) .651 (-9%) -123.3
1916 STL NL 118 331 33 79 15 4 0 29 5 28 18 0.239 .248 (-4%) .314 (-3%) .326 (-6%) .640 (-4%) -269.4
1917 STL NL 106 290 28 76 8 1 1 28 12 22 24 0.262 .248 (+5%) .312 (+1%) .323 (-5%) .635 (-2%) -74.7
1918 STL NL 117 349 33 88 13 4 3 20 14 39 30 0.252 .255 (-1%) .318 (+3%) .326 (+4%) .645 (+3%) 228.4
1919 NY1 NL 58 158 18 30 6 0 0 8 3 20 9 0.190 .262 (-28%) .322 (-9%) .347 (-35%) .670 (-22%) -520.5
1920 NY1 NL 11 13 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1921 NY1 NL 13 24 3 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1924 STL NL 120 402 34 119 27 1 3 53 1 24 22 0.296 .283 (+4%) .345 (-2%) .389 (avg) .734 (-1%) -124.8
1925 STL NL 22 71 9 22 3 0 0 4 1 6 2 0.310 .288 (+8%) .349 (+9%) .407 (-14%) .756 (-3%) -9.1
1925 CHC NL 70 197 26 52 13 1 3 18 2 13 15 0.264 .288 (-8%) .349 (-10%) .407 (-5%) .756 (-7%) -9.1
1926 CHC NL 80 253 24 63 13 3 1 23 3 13 17 0.249 .279 (-11%) .345 (-17%) .390 (-14%) .735 (-15%) -775.7
1927 CHC NL 39 108 15 26 4 1 1 15 1 10 8 0.241 .282 (-15%) .344 (-10%) .392 (-17%) .736 (-14%) -254.1
1928 CHC NL 49 158 12 43 9 2 1 21 2 12 7 0.272 .280 (-3%) .342 (-6%) .395 (-6%) .737 (-6%) -172.1
1929 CHC NL 60 167 15 40 3 0 0 18 1 18 14 0.240 .289 (-17%) .353 (-10%) .415 (-38%) .769 (-25%) -737.0
1931 STL NL 15 19 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1932 STL NL 17 14 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 60 0 572 33 7 38
C 868 0 3050 838 79 95
OF 6 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 BSN C 1 0 3 4 1 0
1914 CIN C 83 0 252 101 17 5
1915 SLN 1B 8 0 82 7 1 6
1915 SLN C 32 0 93 24 1 3
1916 SLN 1B 13 0 116 2 0 7
1916 SLN C 93 0 367 136 10 8
1917 SLN 1B 18 0 203 13 4 11
1917 SLN C 68 0 241 97 8 8
1917 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1918 SLN 1B 2 0 4 0 0 1
1918 SLN C 100 0 362 124 11 17
1918 SLN OF 5 0 4 0 0 0
1919 NY1 1B 4 0 26 3 1 2
1919 NY1 C 52 0 179 49 9 3
1920 NY1 C 8 0 9 4 0 0
1921 NY1 1B 6 0 50 2 1 5
1921 NY1 C 2 0 5 0 0 0
1924 SLN C 119 0 413 96 7 15
1925 SLN C 22 0 92 16 2 3
1925 CHN 1B 9 0 91 6 0 6
1925 CHN C 50 0 155 31 2 7
1926 CHN C 78 0 306 53 4 5
1927 CHN C 36 0 136 29 1 6
1928 CHN C 45 0 198 35 4 8
1929 CHN C 60 0 212 34 2 7
1931 SLN C 12 0 15 4 0 0
1932 SLN C 7 0 12 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 867
First Base 63
Left Field 2
Right Field 6