Vince Gonzales
Born: 9/28/1925 in Quivicán, Mayabeque, Cuba
Died: 3/11/1981 in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1955-04-13 | Final Game: 1955-04-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Wenceslao Gonzales
Biography
Vince Gonzales was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played for a single game on April 13, 1955, marking a fleeting moment in the annals of the sport. As a position player, Gonzales found himself navigating the competitive landscape of the mid-1950s, an era characterized by significant transitions in baseball, including the integration of players and evolving playing styles.
Despite his short tenure in the majors, Gonzales's presence on a big league roster is a testament to the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport. During his lone appearance, he recorded no hits, no home runs, and no runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career statistics reflect the challenges many players faced in making their mark amidst the high-level competition of the time. Today, Gonzales's story serves as a reminder of the dreams and perseverance of those who have graced the diamond, even if only for a brief moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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 | 2.0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 27.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |