Luis Gonzalez, baseball player, 2004-2006

Luis Gonzalez

Born: 6/26/1979 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2004-04-06 | Final Game: 2006-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Luis Alberto Gonzalez

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Biography

Luis Gonzalez was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and strong offensive contributions during his career from 2004 to 2006. Born in 1979, he played primarily as a position player and made a notable impact in the major leagues over the span of 291 games. Gonzalez recorded 248 hits, achieving a solid batting average of .283, which highlighted his ability to connect with the ball consistently. His offensive prowess was further underscored by his 23 home runs and 98 RBIs, demonstrating his capability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. Throughout his career, Gonzalez showcased a well-rounded skill set, including speed on the base paths, as indicated by his tally of 5 stolen bases. His playing style combined power and average, making him a valuable asset to any lineup. Although his career was relatively brief, Gonzalez left his mark during an era marked by evolving offensive strategies in baseball, as teams increasingly valued players who could both hit for average and generate power. His contributions to the game remain a testament to his ability to perform at a high level during a competitive period in Major League Baseball.

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 0.283 0.321 0.427 0.749 -284.1

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 0.749 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — near league average.

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
2004 COL NL 102 322 42 94 17 2 12 40 1 15 67 0.292 .266 (+10%) .335 (-1%) .427 (+10%) .762 (+5%) 248.9
2005 COL NL 128 404 51 118 25 0 9 44 3 20 63 0.292 .264 (+10%) .330 (+1%) .418 (avg) .749 (+1%) 20.3
2006 COL NL 61 149 7 36 9 1 2 14 1 4 27 0.242 .269 (-10%) .336 (-20%) .431 (-18%) .768 (-19%) -553.4

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

Position Games
First Base 17
Second Base 155
Third Base 33
Shortstop 27
Left Field 22
Right Field 24
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 COL NL $345,000
2005 COL NL $324,000
2004 COL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $969,000