Miguel Gonzalez
Born: 5/27/1984 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
MLB Debut: 2012-05-29 | Final Game: 2018-04-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Miguel Angel Gonzalez
Biography
Miguel Gonzalez was a professional baseball pitcher who had a noteworthy career spanning from 2012 to 2018. Born in 1984, Gonzalez made a significant impact in Major League Baseball with his versatility and competitive spirit on the mound. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 52-57 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters in a challenging era of offensive prowess.
Gonzalez was known for his sharp pitching skills, accumulating a total of 617 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher and reliable option in the rotation were pivotal for the teams he played for. As a member of the pitching staff during a period characterized by a heightened emphasis on analytics and strategic matchups, Gonzalez adapted well to the evolving game, leaving a lasting impression on both teammates and fans alike. He retired on April 17, 2018, concluding a career that reflected both resilience and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 57 | 155 | 148 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 883.7 | 878 | 399 | 123 | 286 | 617 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 9 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 92 | 38 | 35 | 77 | 3.25 | -973.2 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 11 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171.3 | 157 | 72 | 53 | 120 | 3.78 | -2585.9 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 10 | 9 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 159.0 | 155 | 57 | 51 | 111 | 3.23 | -4731.6 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 9 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.7 | 151 | 79 | 51 | 109 | 4.91 | -3893.3 |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 5 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 132 | 56 | 35 | 95 | 3.73 | - |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 7 | 10 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.7 | 145 | 64 | 47 | 85 | 4.31 | - |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 6.45 | -1285.7 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 12.41 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.059 | 0.000 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12.7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 1.42 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALCS | BAL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.59 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 155 | 148 | 45 | 85 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BAL | P | 18 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | BAL | P | 30 | 28 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | BAL | P | 27 | 26 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | BAL | P | 26 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | CHA | P | 24 | 23 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | CHA | P | 22 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | TEX | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHA | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 155 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $3,275,000 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $529,000 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $502,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,306,000 | ||