Alex Gonzalez, baseball player, 157 home runs, 1998-2014

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

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

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