Joe Gonzales
Born: 3/19/1915 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 11/16/1996 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-08-25 | Final Game: 1937-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joe Madrid Gonzales
Biography
Joe Gonzales was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the late 1930s. Born in 1915, he had a brief but notable career from August 25, 1937, to October 3, 1937. During his time in the league, Gonzales compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35. He struck out a total of 11 batters, showcasing his capability on the mound, although he did not record any saves.
Gonzales's career unfolded in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. While his time in the spotlight was short, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous players who attempted to make their mark during a competitive and evolving time in the sport. His legacy lives on as part of the narrative of the game's development in the 20th century.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 37 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 4.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 37 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 4.35 | 352.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BOS | AL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1935, 1936, 1937 |