Adrian Gonzalez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2018)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-04-18
- Last Game
- 2018-06-10
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · 4× Gold Glove · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Adrian Sabin Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,929 | 7,139 | 997 | 2,050 | 437 | 12 | 317 | 1,202 | 6 | 782 | 1,401 | .287 | .358 | .485 | .843 | 22,539 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career OBP .358 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.
Career SLG .485 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +17.6% above league average.
Career OPS .843 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — +14.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 16 | 42 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 43 | 150 | 17 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 37 | .227 | .264 (-14%) | .330 (-18%) | .418 (-3%) | .749 (-9%) | -284.7 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 156 | 570 | 83 | 173 | 38 | 1 | 24 | 82 | 0 | 52 | 113 | .304 | .269 (+13%) | .336 (+8%) | .431 (+16%) | .768 (+12%) | 1473.0 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 161 | 646 | 101 | 182 | 46 | 3 | 30 | 100 | 0 | 65 | 140 | .282 | .268 (+5%) | .335 (+3%) | .422 (+19%) | .758 (+12%) | 1542.4 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 162 | 616 | 103 | 172 | 32 | 1 | 36 | 119 | 0 | 74 | 142 | .279 | .263 (+6%) | .333 (+9%) | .416 (+22%) | .749 (+16%) | 2202.0 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 160 | 552 | 90 | 153 | 27 | 2 | 40 | 99 | 1 | 119 | 109 | .277 | .262 (+6%) | .332 (+22%) | .417 (+32%) | .750 (+28%) | 3670.3 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 160 | 591 | 87 | 176 | 33 | 0 | 31 | 101 | 0 | 93 | 114 | .298 | .257 (+16%) | .325 (+21%) | .402 (+27%) | .728 (+24%) | 3220.5 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 159 | 630 | 108 | 213 | 45 | 3 | 27 | 117 | 1 | 74 | 119 | .338 | .255 (+33%) | .320 (+28%) | .399 (+37%) | .719 (+33%) | 4427.8 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 123 | 484 | 63 | 145 | 37 | 0 | 15 | 86 | 0 | 31 | 81 | .300 | .254 (+18%) | .318 (+8%) | .405 (+16%) | .724 (+12%) | 1059.8 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 36 | 145 | 12 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 29 | .297 | .254 (+17%) | .318 (+8%) | .405 (+9%) | .724 (+8%) | 1059.8 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | 157 | 583 | 69 | 171 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 100 | 1 | 47 | 98 | .293 | .253 (+16%) | .317 (+8%) | .396 (+16%) | .714 (+12%) | 1371.8 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | 159 | 591 | 83 | 163 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 116 | 1 | 56 | 112 | .276 | .251 (+10%) | .313 (+7%) | .386 (+25%) | .700 (+17%) | 1827.8 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | 156 | 571 | 76 | 157 | 33 | 0 | 28 | 90 | 0 | 62 | 107 | .275 | .254 (+8%) | .316 (+11%) | .404 (+19%) | .721 (+15%) | 1846.6 |
| 2016 | LAN | NL | 156 | 568 | 69 | 162 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 90 | 0 | 55 | 117 | .285 | .255 (+12%) | .321 (+9%) | .417 (+4%) | .738 (+6%) | 792.5 |
| 2017 | LAN | NL | 71 | 231 | 14 | 56 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 43 | .242 | .254 (-5%) | .324 (-12%) | .425 (-17%) | .750 (-14%) | -598.8 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 54 | 169 | 15 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 34 | .237 | .247 (-5%) | .318 (-6%) | .409 (-9%) | .727 (-8%) | -207.6 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,929 | 7,139 | 997 | 2,050 | 437 | 12 | 317 | 1,202 | 6 | 782 | 1,401 | .287 | — | — | — | — | 23,403 | ||
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
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 6 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | .190 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 5 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .200 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | LAN | 5 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | .316 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .188 |
| 2013 | NLCS | LAN | 6 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | .300 |
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .333 |
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 4 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .357 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1928 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 972 | 3496 | 444 | 970 | 129 | 533 | .277 |
| Away | 956 | 3637 | 552 | 1077 | 187 | 665 | .296 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-10 | NYN | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018-06-09 | NYN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-08 | NYN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-06-06 | NYN | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-06-05 | NYN | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-03 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-02 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-01 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-05-31 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-05-30 | NYN | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1836 | 1781 | 14962 | 1391 | 76 | 1381 |
| OF | 21 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TEX | 1B | 11 | 10 | 94 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 | TEX | 1B | 10 | 7 | 85 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 | TEX | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | 1B | 155 | 149 | 1242 | 116 | 7 | 117 |
| 2007 | SDN | 1B | 161 | 161 | 1470 | 140 | 10 | 134 |
| 2008 | SDN | 1B | 161 | 159 | 1306 | 130 | 6 | 129 |
| 2009 | SDN | 1B | 156 | 153 | 1224 | 136 | 7 | 116 |
| 2010 | SDN | 1B | 159 | 157 | 1324 | 127 | 8 | 125 |
| 2011 | BOS | 1B | 156 | 155 | 1222 | 125 | 4 | 106 |
| 2011 | BOS | OF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | 1B | 115 | 103 | 949 | 104 | 2 | 100 |
| 2012 | BOS | OF | 18 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | LAN | 1B | 36 | 36 | 315 | 33 | 1 | 34 |
| 2013 | LAN | 1B | 151 | 148 | 1294 | 84 | 11 | 133 |
| 2014 | LAN | 1B | 157 | 152 | 1318 | 118 | 6 | 118 |
| 2015 | LAN | 1B | 149 | 145 | 1267 | 116 | 6 | 100 |
| 2016 | LAN | 1B | 151 | 146 | 1105 | 85 | 2 | 77 |
| 2017 | LAN | 1B | 60 | 57 | 414 | 31 | 2 | 41 |
| 2018 | NYN | 1B | 48 | 43 | 333 | 34 | 1 | 31 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1836 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 46 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-04-12 |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2014 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-07-22 |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-08-12 |
| 2011 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2011 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-08-28 |
| 2011 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-05-23 |
| 2009 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-08-16 |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-05-30 |
| 2008 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-07-22 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAN | NL | $21,000,000 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | $21,857,000 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | $21,000,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $21,857,143 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | $21,857,142 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | $6,300,000 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | $4,875,000 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $3,125,000 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $875,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $327,500 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $316,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $123,889,785 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 3.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 57.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 4.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 105.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 4th | 197.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 30.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 13.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 6.0 | 448 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Adrian Gonzalez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adrian Gonzalez
- What years did Adrian Gonzalez play?
- Adrian Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2018.
- Was Adrian Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Adrian Gonzalez was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Adrian Gonzalez hit?
- Adrian Gonzalez hit 317 career home runs with 2050 hits.