Alex Gonzalez
Born: 2/15/1977 in Cagua, Aragua, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1998-08-25 | Final Game: 2014-04-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Alexander Gonzalez
Biography
Alex Gonzalez, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1998 to 2014. Primarily recognized as a position player, Gonzalez showcased his skills over 1,609 games, amassing 1,418 hits and 157 home runs. His career batting average stood at .245, and he drove in 690 runs while also contributing 30 stolen bases. Notably, he earned an All-Star selection during his time in the league, marking a highlight in a career that spanned various teams and showcased his versatility on the field.
Gonzalez's playing style was characterized by solid defense and power at the plate, making him a valuable asset for the teams he played for. He was part of the league during a transitional period in baseball, where offensive numbers were a focal point of the game. His contributions were particularly important during the late 1990s and early 2000s, as he helped shape the dynamics of the teams he played for with both his bat and glove. After retiring in 2014, Gonzalez left behind a legacy as a steady performer who made his mark in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1609 | 5776 | 667 | 1418 | 332 | 31 | 157 | 690 | 30 | 300 | 1168 | 0.245 | 0.290 | 0.395 | 0.685 | -11462.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 25 | 86 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 0.151 | -468.0 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 136 | 560 | 81 | 155 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 113 | 0.277 | -775.1 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 109 | 385 | 35 | 77 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 77 | 0.200 | -2491.2 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 145 | 515 | 57 | 129 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 48 | 2 | 30 | 107 | 0.250 | -1172.2 |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 42 | 151 | 15 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 32 | 0.225 | -457.1 |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 150 | 528 | 52 | 135 | 33 | 6 | 18 | 77 | 0 | 33 | 106 | 0.256 | -126.7 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 159 | 561 | 67 | 130 | 30 | 3 | 23 | 79 | 3 | 27 | 126 | 0.232 | -1404.0 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 130 | 435 | 45 | 115 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 5 | 31 | 81 | 0.264 | -734.1 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 111 | 388 | 48 | 99 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 50 | 1 | 22 | 67 | 0.255 | -865.4 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 110 | 393 | 55 | 107 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 55 | 0 | 24 | 75 | 0.272 | 276.7 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 44 | 148 | 26 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 0.284 | 35.9 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 68 | 243 | 16 | 51 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 0.210 | 35.9 |
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 72 | 267 | 27 | 64 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 14 | 53 | 0.240 | -403.2 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 85 | 328 | 47 | 85 | 25 | 1 | 17 | 50 | 1 | 17 | 65 | 0.259 | -403.2 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 149 | 564 | 59 | 136 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 56 | 2 | 22 | 126 | 0.241 | -1365.8 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 24 | 81 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 0.259 | 112.6 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 41 | 113 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.177 | -764.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 9 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 83 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 22 | 0.169 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 |
| 2009 | ALDS2 | BOS | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | FLO | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.062 |
| 2003 | WS | FLO | 6 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0.273 |
| 2003 | NLCS | FLO | 7 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0.125 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 16 | 145 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| 3B | 12 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 1548 | 1514 | 2259 | 4271 | 193 | 1025 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | SS | 25 | 23 | 29 | 58 | 2 | 17 |
| 1999 | FLO | SS | 135 | 130 | 237 | 339 | 27 | 85 |
| 2000 | FLO | SS | 104 | 98 | 139 | 288 | 19 | 63 |
| 2001 | FLO | SS | 142 | 139 | 220 | 396 | 26 | 101 |
| 2002 | FLO | SS | 42 | 41 | 72 | 113 | 3 | 32 |
| 2003 | FLO | SS | 150 | 150 | 237 | 426 | 16 | 109 |
| 2004 | FLO | SS | 158 | 155 | 225 | 425 | 16 | 99 |
| 2005 | FLO | SS | 124 | 124 | 221 | 367 | 16 | 102 |
| 2006 | BOS | SS | 111 | 110 | 163 | 305 | 7 | 68 |
| 2007 | CIN | SS | 103 | 98 | 147 | 264 | 16 | 73 |
| 2009 | BOS | SS | 44 | 43 | 51 | 107 | 1 | 17 |
| 2009 | CIN | SS | 68 | 67 | 97 | 163 | 6 | 42 |
| 2010 | ATL | SS | 72 | 71 | 91 | 214 | 8 | 49 |
| 2010 | TOR | SS | 85 | 85 | 104 | 272 | 11 | 67 |
| 2011 | ATL | SS | 149 | 146 | 187 | 434 | 12 | 79 |
| 2012 | MIL | SS | 24 | 24 | 30 | 67 | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 | MIL | 1B | 22 | 16 | 145 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| 2013 | MIL | 3B | 11 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIL | SS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | SS | 9 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 1548 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-04-28 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | DET | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $1,450,000 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $2,750,000 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $5,375,000 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | $4,625,000 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | $2,682,592 |
| 2005 | FLO | NL | $3,400,000 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | $2,800,000 |
| 2003 | FLO | NL | $1,700,000 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | $1,700,000 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $295,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $295,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $201,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $38,043,592 | ||