Julio Gonzalez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1983)
Julio Gonzalez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983 for the Houston Astros, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 7 seasons. In 370 career games, he hit .235 with 228 hits, 4 home runs, and 66 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
- 5'11" / 162 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-04-08
- Last Game
- 1983-06-19
Full name: Julio Cesar Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 969 | 90 | 228 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 66 | 13 | 36 | 132 | .235 | .269 | .297 | .566 | -3,242 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 110 | 383 | 34 | 94 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 19 | 45 | .245 | .264 (-7%) | .329 (-13%) | .401 (-21%) | .730 (-17%) | -1093.8 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 78 | 223 | 24 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 31 | .233 | .257 (-10%) | .323 (-19%) | .378 (-29%) | .702 (-24%) | -832.2 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 68 | 181 | 16 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 14 | .249 | .265 (-6%) | .329 (-15%) | .397 (-25%) | .727 (-20%) | -589.7 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 40 | 52 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | .115 | .264 (-56%) | .326 (-60%) | .387 (-65%) | .714 (-63%) | -512.9 |
| 1981 | SLN | NL | 20 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SLN | NL | 42 | 87 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 24 | .241 | .261 (-8%) | .324 (-20%) | .388 (-8%) | .712 (-14%) | -213.7 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 12 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 370 | 969 | 90 | 228 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 66 | 13 | 36 | 132 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -3,242 | ||
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 (370 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 193 | 470 | 44 | 111 | 1 | 38 | .236 |
| Away | 177 | 499 | 46 | 117 | 3 | 28 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-19 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-18 | DET | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-17 | DET | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-16 | DET | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-03 | DET | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-05-30 | DET | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-05-29 | DET | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-05-28 | DET | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-05-27 | DET | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-05-22 | DET | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 151 | 110 | 213 | 368 | 14 | 71 |
| 3B | 48 | 17 | 18 | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| SS | 129 | 92 | 158 | 281 | 30 | 55 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | 2B | 45 | 41 | 73 | 142 | 7 | 28 |
| 1977 | HOU | SS | 63 | 55 | 81 | 151 | 20 | 28 |
| 1978 | HOU | 2B | 54 | 38 | 62 | 112 | 3 | 21 |
| 1978 | HOU | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | HOU | SS | 17 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 7 |
| 1979 | HOU | 2B | 32 | 27 | 59 | 89 | 2 | 16 |
| 1979 | HOU | 3B | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | HOU | SS | 21 | 15 | 31 | 54 | 3 | 11 |
| 1980 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | HOU | 3B | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | HOU | SS | 16 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| 1981 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | SS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | SLN | 2B | 9 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | SLN | 3B | 21 | 14 | 10 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | DET | 2B | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | DET | SS | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 151 |
| Third Base | 49 |
| Shortstop | 131 |
Julio Gonzalez: the record in brief
Julio Gonzalez's major league career runs from a debut on April 8, 1977 to a final game on June 19, 1983. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (1977 through 1980), the St. Louis Cardinals (1981 through 1982), and the Detroit Tigers (1983). Gonzalez, born on December 25, 1952, in Caguas, P.R., is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 162 pounds. Gonzalez's full given name, per the bio, is Julio Cesar Gonzalez.
The batting record for Gonzalez: 370 games, 228 hits in 969 at bats, and a .235 average, plus 4 homers and 66 runs batted in. Gonzalez got on base at a .269 rate and slugged .297 (.566 OPS). Over the seasons Gonzalez played, league hitters batted .262; the .235 career figure is 10.1% below that. The OPS comparison is .566 to a league .714, 20.7% below average. Gonzalez collected a career-high 94 hits in 1977. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Julio Gonzalez
- What years did Julio Gonzalez play?
- Julio Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983.
- Was Julio Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Julio Gonzalez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Julio Gonzalez hit?
- Julio Gonzalez hit 4 career home runs with 228 hits.
- What teams did Julio Gonzalez play for?
- Julio Gonzalez played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (1977–1980), the St. Louis Cardinals (1981–1982), and the Detroit Tigers (1983).
- What were Julio Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 370 games, Julio Gonzalez had 228 hits, 4 home runs, 66 RBI, 90 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Julio Gonzalez play?
- Julio Gonzalez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Julio Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Julio Gonzalez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 162 pounds.
- How many home runs did Julio Gonzalez hit each season?
- Julio Gonzalez's home runs by season: 1 in 1977, 1 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 0 in 1980, 1 in 1981, 1 in 1982, and 0 in 1983. His most in one season was 1, in 1977, 1978, 1981, and 1982.
- What was Julio Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Julio Gonzalez batted .235 over his career, with 228 hits in 969 at bats.
- How many RBI did Julio Gonzalez have?
- Julio Gonzalez drove in 66 runs in his career.
- Is Julio Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Julio Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.