Andy González (baseball) explained

Andy González
Team:Colorado Rockies
Number:70
Position:Outfielder / Third baseman
Birth Date:15 December 1981
Birth Place:Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 25
Debutyear:2007
Debutteam:Chicago White Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 3
Finalyear:2009
Finalteam:Florida Marlins
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.182
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:3
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:13
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Angel Manuel "Andy" González (born December 15, 1981) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Florida Marlins.

Career

González was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He made his professional debut that year with the Gulf Coast League White Sox, where he was a Gulf Coast League All-Star at shortstop. He finished with a .323 batting average, five home runs and 30 RBI in 48 games.[2]

After steadily advancing through Chicago's minor league system, González was recalled by the White Sox and made his major league debut on April 25, . He finished the game 0-for-1 with a walk in Chicago's 6–2 win over the Detroit Tigers.[3] In 189 at bats in the majors in 2007, González batted only .185 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 67 games.[4] After the season, the White Sox did not tender González a contract, making him a free agent.[5]

On December 21, 2007, González signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to spring training.[6] After not making the team out of spring training, González began the season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he batted .242 with seven home runs and 35 RBI in 83 games. He was called up to the majors on July 26 to fill the roster following the trade of Casey Blake.[7] In 10 games with Cleveland, González hit .208 with a home run and 2 RBI before being designated for assignment on August 29.[8] He became a free agent at the end of the season.

In January, González signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins.[9] He made the team out of spring training, and was added to the major league roster on April 4, 2009.[10] However, he did not appear in a game before being sent to the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs on April 12.[11] He was recalled again on July 8, and hit a triple in his first at bat with the team on July 9.[12] [13] González was optioned to New Orleans on July 20, and designated for assignment on July 31.[14] [15] On October 9, the Marlins outrighted him to New Orleans and he opted for free agency.

On April 29, 2010, the Sussex Skyhawks signed González.[16] He signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on April 30, 2011.[17]

Puerto Rico Baseball League

In 2008, González played with the Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rico Baseball League. He won the league's regular season batting championship. Registering an average of .387 in 41 games played.[18] In the semifinals, González had an average of .313 with one RBI.[19]

Post-playing career

In November 2020, González was named the first manager of RA12.[20]

On December 14, 2021, González was hired by the Colorado Rockies as an assistant hitting coach for the 2022 season.[21]

Personal

González attended Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 5th Round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft . September 14, 2024 . . en.
  2. Web site: Andy González Minor, Winter, Fall & Independent Leagues Statistics . September 14, 2024 . . en.
  3. Web site: April 25, 2007 . Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Box Score: April 25, 2007 . September 14, 2024 . . en.
  4. Web site: Andy González Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More . September 14, 2024 . . en.
  5. Web site: December 12, 2007 . White Sox do not tender 2008 contracts to Andy Gonzalez, Heath Phillips . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071214132902/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071212&content_id=2324193&vkey=pr_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws . December 14, 2007 . September 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  6. Web site: December 21, 2007 . Indians invite five players to Major League camp . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071225080725/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071221&content_id=2335333&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . December 25, 2007 . September 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  7. Web site: Gribble . Andrew . July 26, 2008 . Tribe sends Blake to Dodgers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080731095621/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080726&content_id=3198984&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . July 31, 2008 . September 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  8. Web site: Castrovince . Anthony . August 29, 2008 . Martinez activated off disabled list . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080901035251/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080829&content_id=3385490&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . September 1, 2008 . September 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  9. Web site: Gonzalez . Alden . January 13, 2009 . Marlins sign eight to Minors deals . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606115031/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090113&content_id=3742421&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla . June 6, 2011 . January 13, 2009 . . MLB.com.
  10. Web site: April 4, 2009 . Marlins set 2009 Opening Day roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090406041521/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090404&content_id=4126800&vkey=pr_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla . April 6, 2009 . April 6, 2009 . . MLB.com.
  11. Web site: Gonzalez . Alden . April 12, 2009 . Amezaga ready to get back in action . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090417000625/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4234480&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla . April 17, 2009 . September 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  12. Web site: July 9, 2009 . Alfredo Amezaga out for the season . September 13, 2024 . Fish Stripes . . en.
  13. Web site: July 9, 2009 . Florida Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score: July 9, 2009 . September 14, 2024 . . en.
  14. Web site: Transactions . September 14, 2024 . . . en.
  15. Web site: Frisaro . Joe . July 31, 2009 . Marlins land first baseman Johnson . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100121224056/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090731&content_id=6169178&vkey=trade2009&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb . January 21, 2010 . September 14, 2024 . . MLB Advanced Media.
  16. Web site: April 29, 2010 . Hawks Sign Major Leaguer . September 14, 2024 . OurSports Central . en.
  17. Web site: April 30, 2011 . Timber Rattlers to do double duty in May . May 10, 2011 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  18. News: Sánchez-Bretón . Raúl Álzaga . January 8, 2009 . González enfocado en el éxito colectivo león . February 6, 2009 . . Spanish.
  19. Web site: January 13, 2009 . Leones de Ponce: Serie Semifinal A – Bateadores . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100119194607/http://www.puertoricobaseballleague.com/files/PonceSF.pdf . January 19, 2010 . February 6, 2009 . . Spanish.
  20. News: November 5, 2020 . Completada la plantilla de RA12 con nombramiento de Andy González . June 15, 2024 . Sin Censura Deportiva . es.
  21. News: Harding . Thomas . December 13, 2021 . Rockies name 3 additions to coaching staff . April 5, 2022 . . MLB Advanced Media.

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