Juan Gonzalez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-2005)
Juan Gonzalez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 2005 for 4 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 17 seasons. In 1,689 career games, he hit .295 with 1,936 hits, 434 home runs, and 1,404 RBI. Juan Gonzalez was a 3-time All-Star, a 2-time MVP, and a 6-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 25,105.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-01
- Last Game
- 2005-05-31
- Awards
- 3× All-Star · 2× MVP · 6× Silver Slugger
Full name: Juan Alberto Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,689 | 6,556 | 1,061 | 1,936 | 388 | 25 | 434 | 1,404 | 26 | 457 | 1,273 | .295 | .343 | .561 | .904 | 25,105 |
Career AVG .295 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .561 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — +35.6% above league average.
Career OPS .904 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — +21.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 24 | 60 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .150 | .254 (-41%) | .319 (-29%) | .375 (-33%) | .694 (-31%) | -291.6 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 25 | 90 | 11 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .289 | .257 (+12%) | .324 (-3%) | .385 (+35%) | .710 (+18%) | 213.4 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 142 | 545 | 78 | 144 | 34 | 1 | 27 | 102 | 4 | 42 | 118 | .264 | .255 (+3%) | .323 (-1%) | .384 (+24%) | .708 (+13%) | 1236.9 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 155 | 584 | 77 | 152 | 24 | 2 | 43 | 109 | 0 | 35 | 143 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .322 (-6%) | .377 (+40%) | .699 (+19%) | 1840.9 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 140 | 536 | 105 | 166 | 33 | 1 | 46 | 118 | 4 | 37 | 99 | .310 | .265 (+17%) | .332 (+11%) | .403 (+57%) | .735 (+36%) | 3763.4 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 107 | 422 | 57 | 116 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 85 | 6 | 30 | 66 | .275 | .269 (+2%) | .338 (-2%) | .424 (+11%) | .763 (+5%) | 350.9 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 90 | 352 | 57 | 104 | 20 | 2 | 27 | 82 | 0 | 17 | 66 | .295 | .266 (+11%) | .337 (-4%) | .417 (+42%) | .755 (+21%) | 1214.6 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 134 | 541 | 89 | 170 | 33 | 2 | 47 | 144 | 2 | 45 | 82 | .314 | .269 (+16%) | .340 (+8%) | .426 (+51%) | .767 (+32%) | 3397.3 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 133 | 533 | 87 | 158 | 24 | 3 | 42 | 131 | 0 | 33 | 107 | .296 | .266 (+11%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (+41%) | .756 (+22%) | 2117.8 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 154 | 606 | 110 | 193 | 50 | 2 | 45 | 157 | 2 | 46 | 126 | .318 | .266 (+20%) | .335 (+9%) | .420 (+50%) | .755 (+32%) | 3778.3 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 144 | 562 | 114 | 183 | 36 | 1 | 39 | 128 | 3 | 51 | 105 | .326 | .271 (+20%) | .344 (+10%) | .433 (+39%) | .778 (+26%) | 2927.9 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 115 | 461 | 69 | 133 | 30 | 2 | 22 | 67 | 1 | 32 | 84 | .289 | .270 (+7%) | .344 (-2%) | .437 (+16%) | .782 (+8%) | 621.7 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 140 | 532 | 97 | 173 | 34 | 1 | 35 | 140 | 1 | 41 | 94 | .325 | .263 (+23%) | .332 (+11%) | .426 (+38%) | .758 (+27%) | 2720.3 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 70 | 277 | 38 | 78 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 2 | 17 | 56 | .282 | .261 (+8%) | .331 (-2%) | .416 (+8%) | .747 (+4%) | 130.8 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 82 | 327 | 49 | 96 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 70 | 1 | 14 | 73 | .294 | .264 (+11%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (+35%) | .754 (+19%) | 1082.5 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | 33 | 127 | 17 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 19 | .276 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (-3%) | .427 (+3%) | .762 (+1%) | -0.3 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 1,689 | 6,556 | 1,061 | 1,936 | 388 | 25 | 434 | 1,404 | 26 | 457 | 1,273 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 25,105 | ||
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 (1689 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 840 | 3171 | 524 | 956 | 197 | 665 | .301 |
| Away | 849 | 3385 | 537 | 980 | 237 | 739 | .290 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-31 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-21 | KCR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-20 | KCR | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-05-19 | KCR | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-18 | KCR | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-05-15 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-14 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-12 | KCR | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-11 | KCR | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-10 | KCR | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1311 | 1291 | 2595 | 91 | 46 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TEX | OF | 24 | 19 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | TEX | OF | 16 | 14 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TEX | OF | 136 | 133 | 310 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | TEX | OF | 148 | 143 | 379 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| 1993 | TEX | OF | 129 | 129 | 265 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | OF | 107 | 105 | 223 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | TEX | OF | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | OF | 102 | 102 | 163 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | OF | 64 | 64 | 128 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | TEX | OF | 116 | 115 | 213 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | TEX | OF | 131 | 130 | 223 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 | DET | OF | 66 | 66 | 118 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CLE | OF | 119 | 119 | 214 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | TEX | OF | 62 | 61 | 117 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | TEX | OF | 57 | 57 | 98 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | KCA | OF | 29 | 29 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 366 |
| Center Field | 252 |
| Right Field | 759 |
| Designated Hitter | 368 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-05-03 |
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-09-08 |
| 2001 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2001 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1998 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-09-05 |
| 1998 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1998 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1997 | Player of the Month | September |
| 1997 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1996 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1996 | Player of the Month | July |
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-08-03 |
| 1996 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1996 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1995 | Player of the Week | Week of 1995-09-09 |
| 1993 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1993 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1992 | Silver Slugger | OF |
Salary History
Juan Gonzalez's recorded salaries total $87,037,500 over 15 seasons, 1990 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gonzalez's career ran from 1989 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CLE | AL | $600,000 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $13,000,000 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | $11,000,000 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $7,500,000 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | $8,500,000 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | $7,800,000 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $7,500,000 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $7,425,000 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $5,400,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $3,400,000 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $525,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $287,500 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $87,037,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 156.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1999 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 10.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1998 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 357.0 | 392 | 21 |
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 66.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1996 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 290.0 | 392 | 11 |
| 1993 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 185.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1992 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 15.0 | 392 | 0 |
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Juan Gonzalez: the record in brief
Juan Gonzalez played a first major league game on September 1, 1989 and a last one on May 31, 2005. By club, Gonzalez's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (1989 to 2003), the Detroit Tigers (2000), the Cleveland Indians (2001 through 2005), and the Kansas City Royals (2004). Gonzalez, born on October 20, 1969, in Arecibo, P.R., is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds. Juan Gonzalez was the playing name; the full given name is Juan Alberto.
Gonzalez collected 1,936 hits in 6,556 at bats across 1,689 games, good for a .295 batting average; the totals also include 434 homers, 1,404 runs batted in, and 26 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .343 and the slugging percentage .561, for an OPS of .904. Gonzalez's .295 average ran 11.8% above the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .904 to a league .747, 21.0% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Juan Gonzalez
- What years did Juan Gonzalez play?
- Juan Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 2005.
- Was Juan Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Juan Gonzalez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Juan Gonzalez hit?
- Juan Gonzalez hit 434 career home runs with 1,936 hits.
- What teams did Juan Gonzalez play for?
- Juan Gonzalez played for 4 teams: the Texas Rangers (1989–1999, 2002–2003), the Detroit Tigers (2000), the Cleveland Indians (2001, 2005), and the Kansas City Royals (2004).
- How many MVP awards did Juan Gonzalez win?
- Juan Gonzalez won 2 MVP awards, in 1996 and 1998.
- What awards did Juan Gonzalez win?
- Juan Gonzalez won 2 MVP awards (1996 and 1998) and 6 Silver Slugger awards (1992–1993, 1996–1998, 2001). He was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Juan Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 1,689 games, Juan Gonzalez had 1,936 hits, 434 home runs, 1,404 RBI, 1,061 runs, and 26 stolen bases, with a .295 batting average.
- How much did Juan Gonzalez earn in his career?
- Juan Gonzalez's recorded salaries total $87,037,500 over 15 seasons, 1990 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gonzalez's career ran from 1989 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1991.
- What was Juan Gonzalez's salary?
- Juan Gonzalez's last recorded salary was $600,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $13,000,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 2005.
- What position did Juan Gonzalez play?
- Juan Gonzalez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Juan Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Juan Gonzalez was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Juan Gonzalez hit each season?
- Juan Gonzalez's home runs by season: 1 in 1989, 4 in 1990, 27 in 1991, 43 in 1992, 46 in 1993, 19 in 1994, 27 in 1995, 47 in 1996, 42 in 1997, 45 in 1998, 39 in 1999, 22 in 2000, 35 in 2001, 8 in 2002, 24 in 2003, 5 in 2004, and 0 in 2005. His most in one season was 47, in 1996.
- What was Juan Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Juan Gonzalez batted .295 over his career, with 1,936 hits in 6,556 at bats.
- How many RBI did Juan Gonzalez have?
- Juan Gonzalez drove in 1,404 runs in his career.