Edgar Gonzalez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Edgar Gonzalez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 193 career games, he hit .255 with 122 hits, 11 home runs, and 51 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 182 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-12
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Edgar Victor Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 478 | 54 | 122 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 51 | 2 | 36 | 112 | .255 | .312 | .381 | .693 | -610 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OPS .693 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 111 | 325 | 38 | 89 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 76 | .274 | .263 (+4%) | .333 (-1%) | .416 (-8%) | .749 (-5%) | -233.1 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 82 | 153 | 16 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 36 | .216 | .262 (-18%) | .332 (-16%) | .417 (-11%) | .750 (-13%) | -377.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 193 | 478 | 54 | 122 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 51 | 2 | 36 | 112 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -610 | ||
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 (193 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 102 | 224 | 23 | 58 | 4 | 24 | .259 |
| Away | 91 | 254 | 31 | 64 | 7 | 27 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-02 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-30 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-22 | SDP | COL | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-21 | SDP | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-20 | SDP | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-19 | SDP | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-18 | SDP | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-16 | SDP | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-15 | SDP | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 87 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Edgar Gonzalez's recorded salaries total $407,300 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gonzalez's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $407,300 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $407,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Edgar Gonzalez: the record in brief
Edgar Gonzalez's major league career runs from a debut on May 12, 2008 to a final game on October 4, 2009. Gonzalez's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. Gonzalez played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 14, 1978, in San Diego, CA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-0 and 182 pounds. The given name on file is Edgar Victor Gonzalez.
In 193 games and 478 at bats, Gonzalez batted .255 with 122 hits, adding 11 home runs and 51 RBI. The on-base percentage is .312 and the slugging percentage .381, for an OPS of .693. Gonzalez hit .255 while the league hit .263 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2008 produced Gonzalez's most hits, 89 of them for the San Diego Padres. In 2008, a season of regular play, Gonzalez hit .274 while the league hit .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edgar Gonzalez
- What years did Edgar Gonzalez play?
- Edgar Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Edgar Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Edgar Gonzalez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Edgar Gonzalez hit?
- Edgar Gonzalez hit 11 career home runs with 122 hits.
- What teams did Edgar Gonzalez play for?
- Edgar Gonzalez played for one team, the San Diego Padres (2008–2009).
- What were Edgar Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 193 games, Edgar Gonzalez had 122 hits, 11 home runs, 51 RBI, 54 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- How much did Edgar Gonzalez earn in his career?
- Edgar Gonzalez's recorded salaries total $407,300 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gonzalez's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2008.
- What was Edgar Gonzalez's salary?
- Edgar Gonzalez's recorded salary was $407,300 in 2009.
- What position did Edgar Gonzalez play?
- Edgar Gonzalez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Edgar Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Edgar Gonzalez was listed at 6 feet and 182 pounds.
- How many home runs did Edgar Gonzalez hit each season?
- Edgar Gonzalez's home runs by season: 7 in 2008 and 4 in 2009. His most in one season was 7, in 2008.
- What was Edgar Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Edgar Gonzalez batted .255 over his career, with 122 hits in 478 at bats.
- How many RBI did Edgar Gonzalez have?
- Edgar Gonzalez drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Edgar Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Edgar Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.