Raul Gonzalez

Born: 12/27/1973 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-05-25 | Final Game: 2004-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Victor Raul Gonzalez

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Biography

Raul Gonzalez, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who had a versatile career as a position player from 2000 to 2004. He played in 168 games across his major league tenure, showcasing his abilities primarily as an infielder and outfielder. During his time in the league, Gonzalez recorded 81 hits, five home runs, and 33 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .233. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole seven bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies. Gonzalez played during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on home runs and power hitting. While he did not become a household name, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for, highlighting the importance of role players in a successful baseball franchise. His career spanned a period marked by the rise of analytics in baseball, which began to influence how players were evaluated and utilized on the field. After retiring from Major League Baseball, Gonzalez's journey reflected the experiences of many athletes who navigated the complexities of professional sports during a transformative time in baseball history.

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	0.233	0.301	0.330	0.632	-701.4

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 0.632 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 17.0% below 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
2000	CHC	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	CIN	NL	11	14	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	CIN	NL	10	23	4	6	1	0	0	1	2	2	5	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	NYN	NL	30	81	9	21	2	0	3	11	2	4	17	0.259	.261 (-1%)	.331 (-12%)	.416 (-5%)	.747 (-8%)	0.0
2003	NYN	NL	107	217	28	50	12	2	2	21	3	27	34	0.230	.264 (-13%)	.332 (-5%)	.422 (-21%)	.754 (-14%)	-568.9
2004	CLE	AL	7	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0