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 |
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 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.