German Gonzalez
Born: 3/7/1962 in Rio Caribe, Sucre, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1988-08-05 | Final Game: 1989-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: German Jose Gonzalez
Biography
German Gonzalez was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1962, whose career spanned from 1988 to 1989. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his brief tenure, Gonzalez appeared in a total of 22 games, finishing with a career record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 44 strikeouts, showcasing a promising ability to dominate opposing lineups.
Gonzalez's contributions to the game included one save, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Though his career was relatively short, he participated in a competitive era of baseball that saw the game become increasingly athletic and strategic. Despite not achieving long-term fame, Gonzalez's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who have shaped the landscape of baseball in various capacities.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 | 52 | 23 | 6 | 19 | 44 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.3 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 3.38 | -512.8 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 4.66 | 162.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MIN | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MIN | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |