Luis Gonzalez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2006)
Luis Gonzalez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 291 career games, he hit .283 with 248 hits, 23 home runs, and 98 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" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-04-06
- Last Game
- 2006-08-29
Full name: Luis Alberto Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 875 | 100 | 248 | 51 | 3 | 23 | 98 | 5 | 39 | 157 | .283 | .321 | .427 | .749 | -228 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .427 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .749 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | NL | 102 | 322 | 42 | 94 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 1 | 15 | 67 | .292 | .266 (+10%) | .335 (-1%) | .427 (+10%) | .762 (+5%) | 248.9 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 128 | 404 | 51 | 118 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 44 | 3 | 20 | 63 | .292 | .264 (+10%) | .330 (+1%) | .418 (avg) | .749 (+1%) | 20.3 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 61 | 149 | 7 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 27 | .242 | .269 (-10%) | .336 (-20%) | .431 (-18%) | .768 (-19%) | -497.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 291 | 875 | 100 | 248 | 51 | 3 | 23 | 98 | 5 | 39 | 157 | .283 | — | — | — | — | -228 | ||
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 (291 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 145 | 428 | 59 | 135 | 7 | 46 | .315 |
| Away | 146 | 447 | 41 | 113 | 16 | 52 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-29 | COL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-27 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-08-26 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-25 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-24 | COL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-23 | COL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-22 | COL | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-18 | COL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-17 | COL | AZ | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-16 | COL | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 6 | 77 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 2B | 155 | 124 | 256 | 361 | 3 | 74 |
| 3B | 33 | 15 | 21 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 44 | 32 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 27 | 23 | 37 | 52 | 4 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | 2B | 40 | 33 | 84 | 96 | 1 | 27 |
| 2004 | COL | 3B | 18 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | COL | OF | 29 | 20 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | COL | SS | 10 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | COL | 1B | 10 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | COL | 2B | 83 | 66 | 121 | 196 | 0 | 40 |
| 2005 | COL | 3B | 12 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | COL | OF | 8 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | COL | SS | 17 | 16 | 28 | 34 | 4 | 13 |
| 2006 | COL | 1B | 7 | 3 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | COL | 2B | 32 | 25 | 51 | 69 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 | COL | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | COL | OF | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 17 |
| Second Base | 155 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 27 |
| Left Field | 22 |
| Right Field | 24 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Luis Gonzalez's recorded salaries total $969,000 over 3 seasons, 2004 to 2006. Gonzalez's career, 2004 to 2006, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | $345,000 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | $324,000 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $969,000 | ||
Luis Gonzalez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Luis Gonzalez debuted on April 6, 2004 and played a final game on August 29, 2006. Every season row on the page belongs to the Colorado Rockies, from 2004 through 2006. Gonzalez is listed as a second baseman at 5'11" and 170 pounds. Gonzalez both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 26, 1979, in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. The bio lists the given name Luis Alberto.
The batting record for Gonzalez: 291 games, 248 hits in 875 at bats, and a .283 average, plus 23 home runs and 98 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .321 clip and slugging .427, Gonzalez finished with a .749 OPS. Measured against the leagues Gonzalez played in, the .283 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% above the league. The home run peak was 12 in 2004 with the Colorado Rockies. The hits column peaks at 118, in 2005. Gonzalez drove in a season-high 44 runs in 2005. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .292 in 2005, 10% above that year's league mark of .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Gonzalez
- What years did Luis Gonzalez play?
- Luis Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006.
- Was Luis Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Luis Gonzalez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Luis Gonzalez hit?
- Luis Gonzalez hit 23 career home runs with 248 hits.
- What teams did Luis Gonzalez play for?
- Luis Gonzalez played for one team, the Colorado Rockies (2004–2006).
- What were Luis Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 291 games, Luis Gonzalez had 248 hits, 23 home runs, 98 RBI, 100 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .283 batting average.
- How much did Luis Gonzalez earn in his career?
- Luis Gonzalez's recorded salaries total $969,000 over 3 seasons, 2004 to 2006. Gonzalez's career, 2004 to 2006, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Luis Gonzalez's salary?
- Luis Gonzalez's last recorded salary was $345,000, in 2006. His highest recorded salary was $345,000, in 2006, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2006.
- What position did Luis Gonzalez play?
- Luis Gonzalez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luis Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Luis Gonzalez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luis Gonzalez hit each season?
- Luis Gonzalez's home runs by season: 12 in 2004, 9 in 2005, and 2 in 2006. His most in one season was 12, in 2004.
- What was Luis Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Luis Gonzalez batted .283 over his career, with 248 hits in 875 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Gonzalez have?
- Luis Gonzalez drove in 98 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.