Rene Gonzales
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1997)
Rene Gonzales was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1997 for 7 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 14 seasons. In 705 career games, he hit .239 with 368 hits, 19 home runs, and 136 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-07-27
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
Full name: Rene Adrian Gonzales
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | 1,539 | 185 | 368 | 59 | 4 | 19 | 136 | 23 | 161 | 230 | .239 | .315 | .320 | .634 | -2,284 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .320 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career OPS .634 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MON | NL | 29 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | 11 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 37 | 60 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .267 | .262 (+1%) | .331 (-9%) | .415 (-8%) | .746 (-8%) | -89.1 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 92 | 237 | 13 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 32 | .215 | .254 (-15%) | .317 (-17%) | .377 (-30%) | .695 (-24%) | -867.7 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 71 | 166 | 16 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 30 | .217 | .254 (-15%) | .319 (-16%) | .375 (-31%) | .694 (-24%) | -605.4 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 67 | 103 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 14 | .214 | .257 (-17%) | .324 (-9%) | .385 (-24%) | .710 (-17%) | -262.8 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 71 | 118 | 16 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 22 | .195 | .255 (-24%) | .323 (-11%) | .384 (-36%) | .708 (-24%) | -415.1 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 104 | 329 | 47 | 91 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 7 | 41 | 46 | .277 | .255 (+8%) | .322 (+13%) | .377 (+6%) | .699 (+9%) | 658.3 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 118 | 335 | 34 | 84 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 5 | 49 | 45 | .251 | .265 (-5%) | .332 (+4%) | .403 (-21%) | .735 (-10%) | -380.4 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 22 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | .348 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | 30 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 51 | 92 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 11 | .217 | .269 (-19%) | .340 (-15%) | .426 (-24%) | .767 (-20%) | -322.3 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 705 | 1,539 | 185 | 368 | 59 | 4 | 19 | 136 | 23 | 161 | 230 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -2,284 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (705 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 348 | 751 | 100 | 185 | 12 | 69 | .246 |
| Away | 356 | 787 | 85 | 182 | 7 | 67 | .231 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | COL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-21 | COL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-29 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-28 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-27 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-20 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-19 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-12 | TEX | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-04 | TEX | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-27 | TEX | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-06 | LAA | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 74 | 35 | 341 | 25 | 3 | 45 |
| 2B | 186 | 121 | 265 | 386 | 8 | 92 |
| 3B | 352 | 238 | 194 | 570 | 34 | 59 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 110 | 41 | 99 | 165 | 7 | 37 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MON | SS | 27 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| 1986 | MON | 3B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | MON | SS | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | BAL | 2B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | BAL | 3B | 29 | 15 | 18 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | BAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | 2B | 14 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| 1988 | BAL | 3B | 80 | 63 | 45 | 153 | 7 | 19 |
| 1988 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | BAL | 2B | 54 | 40 | 93 | 125 | 5 | 35 |
| 1989 | BAL | 3B | 17 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | BAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | 2B | 43 | 25 | 61 | 94 | 1 | 19 |
| 1990 | BAL | 3B | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BAL | SS | 9 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | TOR | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TOR | 2B | 11 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | TOR | 3B | 26 | 10 | 7 | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| 1991 | TOR | SS | 36 | 22 | 46 | 64 | 3 | 13 |
| 1992 | CAL | 1B | 13 | 6 | 75 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 1992 | CAL | 2B | 42 | 36 | 78 | 92 | 1 | 28 |
| 1992 | CAL | 3B | 53 | 51 | 32 | 114 | 7 | 9 |
| 1992 | CAL | SS | 8 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | CAL | 1B | 31 | 19 | 163 | 10 | 2 | 24 |
| 1993 | CAL | 2B | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | 3B | 79 | 73 | 63 | 156 | 10 | 20 |
| 1993 | CAL | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | SS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | CLE | 1B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CLE | 3B | 13 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | CLE | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | 2B | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | 3B | 18 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | 1B | 23 | 9 | 88 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | TEX | 2B | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | TEX | 3B | 15 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | SS | 10 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 74 |
| Second Base | 186 |
| Third Base | 352 |
| Shortstop | 110 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $175,000 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $232,875 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $225,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $350,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $750,000 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | $325,000 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | $306,250 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $191,250 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $95,000 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,725,375 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1982 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rene Gonzales (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rene Gonzales
- What years did Rene Gonzales play?
- Rene Gonzales played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1997.
- Was Rene Gonzales a pitcher?
- No. Rene Gonzales was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Rene Gonzales hit?
- Rene Gonzales hit 19 career home runs with 368 hits.
- What was Rene Gonzales's career batting average?
- Rene Gonzales batted .239 over his career, with 368 hits in 1,539 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rene Gonzales have?
- Rene Gonzales drove in 136 runs in his career.
- What was Rene Gonzales's career ERA?
- Rene Gonzales finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.