Fernando Gonzalez

Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1979)

Fernando Gonzalez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1979 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 8 seasons. In 404 career games, he hit .235 with 244 hits, 17 home runs, and 104 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

AVG .235
HR 17
RBI 104
H 244
OPS .610
PIV -2,244
Position
Second Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 165 lb
Born
6/19/1950 in Arecibo, P.R.
MLB Debut
1972-09-15
Last Game
1979-09-23

Full name: Jose Fernando Gonzalez

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Career Batting Statistics

Fernando Gonzalez — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
404 1,038 85 244 40 7 17 104 8 58 114 .235 .274 .336 .610 -2,244

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS .610 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Fernando Gonzalez — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1972 PIT NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 PIT NL 37 49 5 11 0 1 1 5 0 1 11 .224 — — — — -142.2
1974 KCA AL 9 21 1 3 1 0 0 2 1 0 4 .143 — — — — 0.0
1974 NYA AL 51 121 11 26 5 1 1 7 0 7 7 .215 .256 (-16%) .324 (-21%) .369 (-19%) .693 (-20%) 0.0
1977 PIT NL 80 181 17 50 10 0 4 27 3 13 21 .276 .264 (+5%) .329 (-3%) .401 (-1%) .730 (-2%) -77.3
1978 PIT NL 9 21 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 .190 — — — — 0.0
1978 SDN NL 101 320 27 80 10 2 2 29 4 18 32 .250 .257 (-3%) .323 (-12%) .378 (-17%) .702 (-15%) 0.0
1979 SDN NL 114 323 22 70 13 3 9 34 0 18 34 .217 .265 (-18%) .329 (-22%) .397 (-10%) .727 (-15%) -850.5
Career · 8 seasons 404 1,038 85 244 40 7 17 104 8 58 114 .235 — — — — -1,070

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Fernando Gonzalez — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home20752743124755.235
Away197511421201049.235

Last 10 Games — Batting

Fernando Gonzalez — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1979-09-23 SDPLADL 000000000
1979-09-22 SDPLADW 000000010
1979-09-20 SDPCINL 000000000
1979-09-19 SDPCINL 000000000
1979-09-13 SDPLADL 101000000
1979-09-04 SDPSFGL 100000000
1979-08-31 SDPSTLL 000000010
1979-08-28 SDPCHCL 000000000
1979-08-25 SDPPITL 400000011
1979-08-20 SDPSTLL 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Fernando Gonzalez — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 249 209 508 578 23 144
3B 64 36 36 86 6 5
OF 16 10 17 0 0 0
SS 5 0 6 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Fernando Gonzalez — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 PIT 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1973 PIT 3B 5 4 5 7 1 0
1974 KCA 3B 8 3 10 7 0 1
1974 NYA 2B 42 32 86 82 3 22
1974 NYA 3B 7 4 4 16 1 1
1974 NYA SS 3 0 4 0 1 0
1977 PIT 2B 6 4 9 9 0 2
1977 PIT 3B 37 23 15 54 2 3
1977 PIT OF 16 10 17 0 0 0
1977 PIT SS 2 0 2 3 0 1
1978 PIT 2B 4 3 6 6 1 0
1978 PIT 3B 3 2 1 0 1 0
1978 SDN 2B 94 86 190 256 8 68
1979 SDN 2B 103 84 217 225 11 52
1979 SDN 3B 3 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Fernando Gonzalez — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Second Base 249
Third Base 64
Shortstop 5
Left Field 15
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Fernando Gonzalez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Jack Dittmer
    .232 avg, 24 HR
  2. 92
    Syd O'Brien
    .230 avg, 24 HR
  3. 72
    Jeff Hamilton
    .234 avg, 24 HR
  4. 71
    Luis Quinones
    .226 avg, 19 HR
  5. 69
    Josh Wilson
    .229 avg, 10 HR
  6. 67
    Dasher Troy
    .243 avg, 4 HR

Fernando Gonzalez: the record in brief

According to the bio, Fernando Gonzalez debuted on September 15, 1972 and played a final game on September 23, 1979. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1972 through 1978), the Kansas City Royals (1974), the New York Yankees (1974), and the San Diego Padres (1978 through 1979). At 5'10" and 165 pounds, Gonzalez is listed as a second baseman. Gonzalez batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 19, 1950, in Arecibo, P.R. The bio lists the given name Jose Fernando.

In 404 games and 1,038 at bats, Gonzalez batted .235 with 244 hits, along with 17 home runs and 104 RBI. Gonzalez's career OPS of .610 combines a .274 on-base mark with .336 slugging. Over the seasons Gonzalez played, league hitters batted .258; the .235 career figure is 8.8% below that. By OPS the gap is 13.4% below league average (.610 against .705). 1978 produced Gonzalez's most hits, 80 of them for the San Diego Padres. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1978, did not top the league's .257.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fernando Gonzalez

What years did Fernando Gonzalez play?
Fernando Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1979.
Was Fernando Gonzalez a pitcher?
No. Fernando Gonzalez was a position player (Second Baseman).
How many home runs did Fernando Gonzalez hit?
Fernando Gonzalez hit 17 career home runs with 244 hits.
What teams did Fernando Gonzalez play for?
Fernando Gonzalez played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1972–1973, 1977–1978), the Kansas City Royals (1974), the New York Yankees (1974), and the San Diego Padres (1978–1979).
What were Fernando Gonzalez's career stats?
In 404 games, Fernando Gonzalez had 244 hits, 17 home runs, 104 RBI, 85 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
What position did Fernando Gonzalez play?
Fernando Gonzalez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Fernando Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
Fernando Gonzalez was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
How many home runs did Fernando Gonzalez hit each season?
Fernando Gonzalez's home runs by season: 0 in 1972, 1 in 1973, 1 in 1974, 4 in 1977, 2 in 1978, and 9 in 1979. His most in one season was 9, in 1979.
What was Fernando Gonzalez's career batting average?
Fernando Gonzalez batted .235 over his career, with 244 hits in 1,038 at bats.
How many RBI did Fernando Gonzalez have?
Fernando Gonzalez drove in 104 runs in his career.
Is Fernando Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
No. Fernando Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.