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Andy González
González with the Buffalo Bisons
Colorado Rockies
Outfielder / Third baseman
Born: (1981-12-15) December 15, 1981 (age 42)
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 25, 2007, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2009, for the Florida Marlins
MLB statistics
Batting average.182
Home runs3
Runs batted in13
Teams

As Coach

Medals
Representing  Puerto Rico
Men's Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Silver medal – second place 2013 San Francisco Team

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

Minor leagues

González was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft and was a Gulf Coast League All-star shortstop in 2001, with a .323 batting average. He steadily advanced through Chicago's minor league system and made his major league debut on April 25, 2007. In 189 at-bats in the majors in 2007, González batted only .185. After the season, the White Sox did not tender González a contract making him a free agent.

On December 21, 2007, he signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to spring training. After not making the team out of spring training, González began the year with Triple-A Buffalo. He was called up to the majors on July 26, 2008, to fill the roster following the trade of Casey Blake. He was designated for assignment on August 29 and became a free agent at the end of the season.

In January 2009, he signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins.[1] He made the team out of spring training, and was added to the major league roster on April 4, 2009.[2] On October 9, 2009, the Florida Marlins outrighted him to the New Orleans Zephyrs and he opted for free agency. On April 29, 2010, the Sussex Skyhawks signed González. He signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers in late April 2011.[3]

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.[4] In the semifinals, González had an average of .313 with one RBI.[5]

Post-playing career

On December 14, 2021, González was hired by the Colorado Rockies as an assistant hitting coach for the 2022 season.[6]

Personal

He attended Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Alden Gonzalez (2009-01-13). "Marlins sign eight to Minors deals". MLB.com. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
  2. ^ Marlins set 2009 Opening Day roster
  3. ^ Haudricourt, Tom. "Timber Rattlers to do double duty in May." JSOnline. 30 April 2011 Retrieved on 10 May 2011.
  4. ^ Raúl Álzaga Sánchez-Bretón (2009-01-08). "González enfocado en el éxito colectivo león". Primera Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  5. ^ "Leones de Ponce: Serie Semifinal A – Bateadores" (PDF) (in Spanish). Puerto Rico Baseball League. 2009-01-13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-01-19. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  6. ^ Harding, Thomas (2021-12-13). "Rockies name 3 additions to coaching staff". MLB.com. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  7. ^ "Major Leaguers - the Baseball Cube".
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