Erik Gonzalez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2022)
Erik Gonzalez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Miami Marlins, a span of 7 seasons. In 352 career games, he hit .242 with 204 hits, 11 home runs, and 77 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2016-07-16
- Last Game
- 2022-06-29
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 842 | 87 | 204 | 41 | 4 | 11 | 77 | 13 | 38 | 219 | .242 | .276 | .340 | .615 | -2,189 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 21 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 60 | 110 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 37 | .255 | .254 (avg) | .324 (-16%) | .425 (-2%) | .750 (-8%) | -179.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 81 | 136 | 17 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 34 | .265 | .247 (+7%) | .318 (-5%) | .409 (-8%) | .727 (-7%) | -169.5 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 53 | 142 | 15 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 37 | .254 | .252 (+1%) | .322 (-7%) | .434 (-27%) | .757 (-18%) | -421.9 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 50 | 181 | 14 | 41 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 51 | .227 | .244 (-7%) | .321 (-21%) | .417 (-14%) | .739 (-17%) | -575.2 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 71 | 220 | 17 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 40 | .232 | .243 (-5%) | .317 (-19%) | .410 (-27%) | .727 (-23%) | -843.0 |
| 2022 | MIA | NL | 16 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | .189 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 352 | 842 | 87 | 204 | 41 | 4 | 11 | 77 | 13 | 38 | 219 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -2,189 | ||
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 (352 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 183 | 417 | 49 | 110 | 4 | 48 | .264 |
| Away | 169 | 425 | 38 | 94 | 7 | 29 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-29 | MIA | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-28 | MIA | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-06-27 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-26 | MIA | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-05-25 | MIA | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-05-24 | MIA | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-05-22 | MIA | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-05-21 | MIA | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-05-20 | MIA | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-05-18 | MIA | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 23 | 13 | 91 | 14 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 73 | 35 | 64 | 103 | 7 | 23 |
| 3B | 104 | 66 | 39 | 167 | 8 | 14 |
| OF | 8 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 124 | 83 | 91 | 225 | 12 | 55 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | 2B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | SS | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | CLE | 2B | 36 | 18 | 38 | 53 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | SS | 11 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | CLE | 1B | 9 | 3 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | CLE | 2B | 30 | 15 | 19 | 45 | 7 | 6 |
| 2018 | CLE | 3B | 20 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | CLE | SS | 16 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | PIT | 3B | 16 | 10 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | PIT | OF | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | SS | 26 | 23 | 22 | 63 | 3 | 16 |
| 2020 | PIT | 3B | 13 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | PIT | SS | 38 | 36 | 32 | 79 | 5 | 22 |
| 2021 | PIT | 1B | 13 | 10 | 61 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | 3B | 38 | 31 | 20 | 73 | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 | PIT | SS | 17 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | MIA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIA | 3B | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIA | SS | 8 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 23 |
| Second Base | 73 |
| Third Base | 104 |
| Shortstop | 124 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Erik Gonzalez: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 16, 2016 and the final game on June 29, 2022, Erik Gonzalez built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (2016 to 2018), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2019 to 2021), and the Miami Marlins (2022). Gonzalez played primarily as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 31, 1991, in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, D.R. and a listed size of 205 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame.
Gonzalez finished with 204 hits from 842 at bats in 352 games, which works out to .242, adding 11 homers and 77 RBI. Gonzalez got on base at a .276 rate and slugged .340 (.615 OPS). The .242 career average is close to the .249 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 51, in 2021. The RBI column peaks at 21 in 2021. 2018 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .265 against a league .247, a 7% edge. The seasons in which Gonzalez beat the league batting average were 2018 and 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erik Gonzalez
- What years did Erik Gonzalez play?
- Erik Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022.
- Was Erik Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Erik Gonzalez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Erik Gonzalez hit?
- Erik Gonzalez hit 11 career home runs with 204 hits.
- What teams did Erik Gonzalez play for?
- Erik Gonzalez played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (2016–2018), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2019–2021), and the Miami Marlins (2022).
- What were Erik Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 352 games, Erik Gonzalez had 204 hits, 11 home runs, 77 RBI, 87 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Erik Gonzalez play?
- Erik Gonzalez played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Erik Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Erik Gonzalez was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Erik Gonzalez hit each season?
- Erik Gonzalez's home runs by season: 0 in 2016, 4 in 2017, 1 in 2018, 1 in 2019, 3 in 2020, 2 in 2021, and 0 in 2022. His most in one season was 4, in 2017.
- What was Erik Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Erik Gonzalez batted .242 over his career, with 204 hits in 842 at bats.
- How many RBI did Erik Gonzalez have?
- Erik Gonzalez drove in 77 runs in his career.
- Is Erik Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Erik Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.