Rene Gonzales, baseball player, 1984-1997

Rene Gonzales

Born: 9/3/1960 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-07-27 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rene Adrian Gonzales

Biography

Rene Gonzales, born in 1960, enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1984 until his retirement in 1997. Primarily a position player, Gonzales showcased his skills over 705 games in Major League Baseball, where he amassed 368 hits, including 19 home runs and 136 runs batted in. His career batting average stood at .239, reflecting the challenges he faced in a highly competitive era of baseball that emphasized both power hitting and defensive prowess. Throughout his career, Gonzales demonstrated versatility and speed on the bases, contributing 23 stolen bases to his overall statistics. He was part of a generation of players navigating the transition of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time marked by changing strategies and increased athleticism. While not a star in the traditional sense, Gonzales left his mark as a reliable player known for his work ethic and contributions to his teams, earning respect among teammates and fans alike during his years in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
705 1539 185 368 59 4 19 136 23 161 230 0.239 0.315 0.320 0.634 -2718.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 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
1996 ALDS2 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 ALCS TOR 2 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 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

Career Games by 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