Pedro Gonzalez

Born: 12/12/1937 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 1/10/2021 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1963-04-11 | Final Game: 1967-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs

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Biography

Pedro Gonzalez was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1963 to 1967. Born in 1937, Gonzalez made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s, a period characterized by a shift towards more offensive play and the emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 407 games, accumulating 264 hits and recording a batting average of .244. His ability to contribute to his teams was evident as he drove in 70 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 22 stolen bases. Gonzalez’s role as a versatile player allowed him to adapt to various positions, although he is primarily remembered for his contributions as an outfielder and infielder. He hit 8 home runs during his career, demonstrating a blend of contact hitting and occasional power. Despite playing in an era that saw the rise of notable stars and strong pitching, Gonzalez's efforts on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the time, making him a valued player for the teams he represented before retiring from baseball on September 27, 1967.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
407	1084	99	264	39	6	8	70	22	52	176	0.244	0.282	0.313	0.594	-2417.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1963	NYY	AL	14	26	3	5	1	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	NYY	AL	80	112	18	31	8	1	0	5	3	7	22	0.277	.250 (+11%)	.312 (+6%)	.377 (-3%)	.690 (+1%)	23.6
1965	NYY	AL	7	5	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CLE	AL	116	400	38	101	14	3	5	39	7	18	57	0.253	.245 (+3%)	.310 (-7%)	.371 (-9%)	.682 (-8%)	0.0
1966	CLE	AL	110	352	21	82	9	2	2	17	8	15	54	0.233	.248 (-6%)	.309 (-14%)	.376 (-24%)	.685 (-19%)	-1232.2
1967	CLE	AL	80	189	19	43	6	0	1	8	4	12	36	0.228	.242 (-6%)	.306 (-10%)	.357 (-23%)	.663 (-17%)	-549.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1964	WS	NYA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	35	7	124	11	1	10
2B	293	265	650	681	27	154
3B	16	6	7	22	2	1
OF	24	6	24	0	0	0
SS	3	0	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	NYA	2B	7	4	17	9	1	2
1964	NYA	1B	31	6	114	11	1	10
1964	NYA	2B	6	5	17	8	0	2
1964	NYA	3B	9	5	7	18	2	1
1964	NYA	OF	20	6	23	0	0	0
1965	CLE	2B	112	111	265	287	11	59
1965	CLE	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1965	CLE	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1966	CLE	2B	104	91	237	257	8	62
1966	CLE	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
1966	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	CLE	1B	4	1	10	0	0	0
1967	CLE	2B	64	54	114	120	7	29
1967	CLE	3B	4	0	0	1	0	0
1967	CLE	SS	3	0	0	1	1	0