Gonzalo Marquez
Born: 3/31/1940 in Carupano, Sucre, Venezuela
Died: 12/20/1984 in Cagua, Aragua, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1972-08-11 | Final Game: 1974-06-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gonzalo Enrique Marquez
Biography
Gonzalo Marquez, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974. Primarily serving as a position player, Marquez's career, though brief, spanned 76 games during which he showcased his abilities on the field. He finished his career with a batting average of .235, accumulating 27 hits, including one home run and ten RBIs. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with one stolen base to his credit.
Playing during an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, Marquez contributed to the game at a time when teams were beginning to experiment with more diverse player rosters. His time in the majors may have been short, but Marquez's presence on the field reflected the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1970s, as the sport began to embrace a wider array of talent and styles.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 115 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0.235 | 0.286 | 0.287 | 0.573 | -175.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 23 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.381 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHC | NL | 19 | 58 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.224 | -175.2 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 23 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.240 | -175.2 |
| 1974 | CHC | NL | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.625 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
| 1972 | WS | OAK | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.600 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 18 | 170 | 16 | 2 | 15 |
| 2B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | OAK | 1B | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | CHN | 1B | 18 | 17 | 154 | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| 1973 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | OAK | 2B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | OAK | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 22 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |