Marwin Gonzalez, baseball player, 107 home runs, 2012-2022

Marwin Gonzalez

Born: 3/14/1989 in Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2012-04-06 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Marwin Javier Gonzalez

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Biography

Marwin Gonzalez was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2022. Born in 1989, Gonzalez showcased his adaptability by playing multiple positions throughout his career, earning a reputation as a reliable utility player. He appeared in 1,139 games and accumulated 888 hits, 107 home runs, and 415 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252. His ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field allowed him to be an asset to several teams, including the Houston Astros, with whom he won the World Series in 2017. Gonzalez's playing style embodied the modern era of baseball, characterized by a focus on versatility and power. He recorded 44 stolen bases, demonstrating his speed and agility on the basepaths. His contributions were particularly notable during the Astros' ascent in the American League, where his clutch hitting and defensive skills played a crucial role in the team's success. After a decade-long career, Gonzalez left a lasting legacy as a dependable player who could rise to the occasion in critical moments, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1139 3526 420 888 183 8 107 415 44 261 812 0.252 0.310 0.399 0.709 -1780.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2012 HOU NL 80 205 21 48 13 0 2 12 3 13 29 0.234 -611.1
2013 HOU AL 72 204 22 45 8 0 4 14 6 9 37 0.221 -758.1
2014 HOU AL 103 285 33 79 15 1 6 23 2 17 58 0.277 211.5
2015 HOU AL 120 344 44 96 18 1 12 34 4 16 74 0.279 304.1
2016 HOU AL 141 484 55 123 26 3 13 51 12 22 118 0.254 -685.2
2017 HOU AL 134 455 67 138 34 0 23 90 8 49 99 0.303 2003.9
2018 HOU AL 145 489 61 121 25 3 16 68 2 53 126 0.247 103.6
2019 MIN AL 114 425 52 112 19 0 15 55 1 31 98 0.264 -200.5
2020 MIN AL 53 175 15 37 4 0 5 22 0 17 41 0.211 -573.0
2021 BOS AL 77 242 25 49 14 0 2 20 3 19 70 0.202 -941.1
2021 HOU AL 14 34 5 6 0 0 3 8 0 1 8 0.176 -941.1
2022 NYY AL 86 184 20 34 7 0 6 18 3 14 54 0.185 -634.4

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2021 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
2022 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
40 118 11 27 7 0 3 15 8 33 0.229

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 ALDS1 NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2021 WS HOU 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.250
2020 ALWC3 MIN 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.200
2019 ALDS2 MIN 3 11 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.273
2018 ALCS HOU 5 20 2 4 0 0 2 4 1 7 0.200
2018 ALDS2 HOU 3 13 1 7 2 0 0 5 0 2 0.538
2017 WS HOU 7 24 3 5 2 0 1 2 4 5 0.208
2017 ALDS2 HOU 4 15 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 6 0.200
2017 ALCS HOU 7 22 2 3 1 0 0 0 2 4 0.136
2015 ALWC HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2015 ALDS1 HOU 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 257 185 1492 135 14 133
2B 175 118 206 346 11 84
3B 179 134 88 272 11 17
OF 276 213 360 17 5 2
P 2 0 0 1 0 0
SS 324 275 337 774 34 155

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 HOU 2B 6 4 5 15 0 1
2012 HOU 3B 14 6 2 16 0 0
2012 HOU SS 47 38 55 112 5 19
2013 HOU 2B 10 6 17 38 0 6
2013 HOU 3B 4 1 3 1 0 0
2013 HOU SS 53 50 75 143 10 38
2014 HOU 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2014 HOU 2B 11 5 12 21 0 4
2014 HOU 3B 10 6 2 12 2 1
2014 HOU SS 71 64 76 200 6 36
2014 HOU OF 4 1 3 0 0 0
2015 HOU 1B 43 20 203 14 1 14
2015 HOU 2B 15 9 17 38 1 7
2015 HOU 3B 21 16 7 22 2 1
2015 HOU SS 32 29 34 81 3 15
2015 HOU OF 15 12 21 1 1 0
2016 HOU 1B 92 74 640 69 6 57
2016 HOU 2B 14 8 14 20 1 6
2016 HOU 3B 22 16 12 42 1 2
2016 HOU SS 11 6 9 18 0 3
2016 HOU OF 19 14 26 1 0 0
2017 HOU 1B 31 20 151 14 2 16
2017 HOU 2B 22 14 24 45 1 17
2017 HOU 3B 19 15 12 29 3 2
2017 HOU SS 38 33 39 88 2 23
2017 HOU OF 48 38 48 2 0 0
2018 HOU 1B 24 21 128 11 0 14
2018 HOU 2B 32 19 33 45 1 9
2018 HOU 3B 3 2 2 3 1 1
2018 HOU SS 39 29 27 65 6 14
2018 HOU OF 73 65 102 4 1 1
2019 MIN 1B 21 19 134 10 1 10
2019 MIN 2B 2 2 8 3 0 0
2019 MIN 3B 40 35 25 74 1 6
2019 MIN SS 1 1 0 5 0 0
2019 MIN OF 59 49 88 8 2 0
2020 MIN 1B 14 5 59 2 0 5
2020 MIN 2B 21 19 24 36 1 5
2020 MIN 3B 23 21 14 31 0 2
2020 MIN OF 8 6 9 0 1 0
2021 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 BOS 1B 15 12 83 6 2 9
2021 BOS 2B 37 30 49 77 4 27
2021 BOS 3B 6 6 3 11 1 1
2021 BOS SS 12 9 8 29 2 3
2021 BOS OF 14 10 22 0 0 0
2021 HOU 1B 2 2 21 0 0 1
2021 HOU 2B 2 2 3 7 2 2
2021 HOU 3B 5 2 2 8 0 1
2022 NYA P 1 0 0 1 0 0
2022 NYA 1B 14 12 71 9 2 7
2022 NYA 2B 3 0 0 1 0 0
2022 NYA 3B 12 8 4 23 0 0
2022 NYA SS 20 16 14 33 0 4
2022 NYA OF 36 18 41 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 257
Second Base 175
Third Base 179
Shortstop 324
Left Field 203
Center Field 3
Right Field 78
Designated Hitter 18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 HOU AL $2,000,000
2015 HOU AL $1,062,500
2014 HOU AL $504,500
2013 HOU AL $494,400
2012 HOU NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $4,541,400

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 6.0 420 0