Denny Gonzalez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1989)
Denny Gonzalez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 98 career games, he hit .206 with 54 hits, 4 home runs, and 18 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-08-06
- Last Game
- 1989-09-21
Full name: Denio Mariano Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 262 | 29 | 54 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 27 | 64 | .206 | .283 | .294 | .577 | -544 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.
Career OPS .577 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 19.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 26 | 82 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .183 | .259 (-30%) | .322 (-23%) | .384 (-37%) | .707 (-31%) | -391.7 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 35 | 124 | 11 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 27 | .226 | .257 (-12%) | .323 (-7%) | .390 (-9%) | .714 (-8%) | -152.3 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 24 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 8 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 98 | 262 | 29 | 54 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 27 | 64 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -544 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 132 | 18 | 29 | 3 | 10 | .220 |
| Away | 43 | 130 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 8 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-21 | CLE | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-20 | CLE | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-16 | CLE | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-15 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-09-12 | CLE | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-08 | CLE | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-07 | CLE | TOR | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-08-05 | PIT | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-04 | PIT | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| 3B | 35 | 28 | 20 | 54 | 6 | 6 |
| OF | 16 | 16 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| SS | 25 | 12 | 23 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PIT | 3B | 11 | 11 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | PIT | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | SS | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| 1985 | PIT | 2B | 6 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | PIT | 3B | 21 | 17 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 3 |
| 1985 | PIT | OF | 13 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PIT | 2B | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PIT | SS | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 35 |
| Shortstop | 25 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Denny Gonzalez: the record in brief
Denny Gonzalez played a first major league game on August 6, 1984 and a last one on September 21, 1989. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1984 through 1988) and the Cleveland Indians (1989). Gonzalez, a third baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Gonzalez was born on July 22, 1963, in Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata, D.R. Denny Gonzalez was the playing name; the full given name is Denio Mariano.
The batting record for Gonzalez: 98 games, 54 hits in 262 at bats, and a .206 average, plus 4 homers and 18 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .283 clip and slugging .294, Gonzalez finished with a .577 OPS. Measured against the leagues Gonzalez played in, the .206 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 20.0% below the league. Gonzalez collected a career-high 28 hits in 1985. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .226 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Denny Gonzalez
- What years did Denny Gonzalez play?
- Denny Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989.
- Was Denny Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Denny Gonzalez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Denny Gonzalez hit?
- Denny Gonzalez hit 4 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Denny Gonzalez play for?
- Denny Gonzalez played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1984–1985, 1987–1988) and the Cleveland Indians (1989).
- What were Denny Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 98 games, Denny Gonzalez had 54 hits, 4 home runs, 18 RBI, 29 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .206 batting average.
- What position did Denny Gonzalez play?
- Denny Gonzalez played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Denny Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Denny Gonzalez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Denny Gonzalez hit each season?
- Denny Gonzalez's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 4 in 1985, 0 in 1987, 0 in 1988, and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 4, in 1985.
- What was Denny Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Denny Gonzalez batted .206 over his career, with 54 hits in 262 at bats.
- How many RBI did Denny Gonzalez have?
- Denny Gonzalez drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Denny Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Denny Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.