Raul Gonzalez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2004)
Raul Gonzalez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. In 168 career games, he hit .233 with 81 hits, 5 home runs, and 33 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-05-25
- Last Game
- 2004-06-21
Full name: Victor Raul Gonzalez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 348 | 41 | 81 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 34 | 65 | .233 | .301 | .330 | .632 | -600 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 11 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 10 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 30 | 81 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 17 | .259 | .261 (-1%) | .331 (-12%) | .416 (-5%) | .747 (-8%) | 0.0 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 107 | 217 | 28 | 50 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 27 | 34 | .230 | .264 (-13%) | .332 (-5%) | .422 (-21%) | .754 (-14%) | -474.8 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 168 | 348 | 41 | 81 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 34 | 65 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -475 | ||
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 (168 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 157 | 17 | 41 | 2 | 15 | .261 |
| Away | 91 | 191 | 24 | 40 | 3 | 18 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-21 | CLE | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-20 | CLE | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-19 | CLE | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-18 | CLE | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-17 | CLE | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-16 | CLE | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-15 | CLE | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-28 | NYN | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-27 | NYN | MIA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-26 | NYN | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 62 |
| Center Field | 43 |
| Right Field | 47 |
Raul Gonzalez: the record in brief
Raul Gonzalez's major league career runs from a debut on May 25, 2000 to a final game on June 21, 2004. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (2000), the Cincinnati Reds (2001 to 2002), the New York Mets (2002 to 2003), and the Cleveland Indians (2004). Gonzalez, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 8 inches and 190 pounds. The birth record reads December 27, 1973, in Santurce, P.R. The given name on file is Victor Raul Gonzalez.
Gonzalez finished with 81 hits from 348 at bats in 168 games, which works out to .233; the totals also include 5 homers and 33 RBI. Gonzalez got on base at a .301 rate and slugged .330 (.632 OPS). Over the seasons Gonzalez played, league hitters batted .265; the .233 career figure is 12.2% below that. In OPS terms, Gonzalez's .632 stands 17.0% below the league's .761. The hits column peaks at 50, in 2003. 2003 brought the most runs batted in, 21. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 2003, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raul Gonzalez
- What years did Raul Gonzalez play?
- Raul Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004.
- Was Raul Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Raul Gonzalez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Raul Gonzalez hit?
- Raul Gonzalez hit 5 career home runs with 81 hits.
- What teams did Raul Gonzalez play for?
- Raul Gonzalez played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2000), the Cincinnati Reds (2001–2002), the New York Mets (2002–2003), and the Cleveland Indians (2004).
- What were Raul Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 168 games, Raul Gonzalez had 81 hits, 5 home runs, 33 RBI, 41 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Raul Gonzalez play?
- Raul Gonzalez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Raul Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Raul Gonzalez was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Raul Gonzalez hit each season?
- Raul Gonzalez's home runs by season: 0 in 2000, 0 in 2001, 3 in 2002, 2 in 2003, and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 3, in 2002.
- What was Raul Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Raul Gonzalez batted .233 over his career, with 81 hits in 348 at bats.
- How many RBI did Raul Gonzalez have?
- Raul Gonzalez drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Raul Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Raul Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.