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{{Short description|Mexican baseball player (born 1984)}} | |||
{{Distinguish|Miguel Alfredo González}} | {{Distinguish|Miguel Alfredo González}} | ||
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{{family name hatnote|González|Martínez|lang=Spanish}} | ||
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{{Infobox MLB player | |||
{{Infobox baseball biography | |||
| name = Miguel González | | name = Miguel González | ||
| image = Miguel |
| image = Miguel Gonzalez 2017 (34319287042) (cropped).jpg | ||
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| image_size = 250 | ||
| caption = González with the |
| caption = González with the ] | ||
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| position = ] | | position = ] | ||
| birth_date = {{ |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|5|27}} | ||
| death_date = | |||
| birth_place = Pegueros, ], Jalisco, ] | |||
| birth_place = ], Mexico | |||
| bats = Right | | bats = Right | ||
| throws = Right | | throws = Right | ||
| debutleague = MLB | |||
| debutdate = May 29 | | debutdate = May 29 | ||
| debutyear = 2012 | | debutyear = 2012 | ||
| debutteam = Baltimore Orioles | | debutteam = Baltimore Orioles | ||
| finalleague = MLB | |||
| statyear = 2014 season | |||
| finaldate = April 17 | |||
| finalyear = 2018 | |||
| finalteam = Chicago White Sox | |||
| statleague = MLB | |||
| stat1label = ] | | stat1label = ] | ||
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| stat1value = 52–57 | ||
| stat2label = ] | | stat2label = ] | ||
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| stat2value = 4.06 | ||
| stat3label = ]s | | stat3label = ]s | ||
| stat3value = |
| stat3value = 617 | ||
| teams = | | teams = | ||
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* ] ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2017}}) | |||
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'''Miguel Ángel González Martín''' (born May 27, 1984) is a Mexican ] ] for the ] of ] (MLB). Gonzalez lists his hometown as ], ].<ref> '']''</ref> | |||
'''Miguel Ángel González Martínez''' (born May 27, 1984), also known by his nickname '''El Mariachi''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/es/cut4/miguel-gonz225lez-y-el-origen-de-el-mariachi/c-269895064|title=Miguel González y el origen de El Mariachi|website=Lasmayores.com|date=March 28, 2018 |language=es|access-date=2018-10-24}}</ref> is a Mexican former professional baseball ]. He played in ] (MLB) for the ] from 2012 to 2015, the White Sox from 2016 through 2017, the ] in 2017 and the ] in 2018. He played ] at ]. | |||
⚫ | ==Career== | ||
==Early life== | |||
González was born in Mexico but moved with his family to ] at four years old.<ref name="painter" /> He grew up a fan of the ].<ref name="kane" /> González attended ] and ].<ref name="painter">{{cite news|last1=Painter Lopez|first1=Jill|title=Los Angeles Dodgers use five-run eighth to beat Chicago White Sox|url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/MLB/2017/08/16/Los-Angeles-Dodgers-use-five-run-eighth-to-beat-Chicago-White-Sox/3531502895224/|access-date=12 January 2018|work=]|date=August 16, 2017|language=en}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | ==Career== | ||
===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim=== | ===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim=== | ||
González was originally signed by the ] as |
González was originally signed by the ] as an amateur ] in 2005. The following two years, he earned a number of honors{{which|date=March 2016}} with the ] (Texas League/Double-A).{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} | ||
===Boston Red Sox=== | ===Boston Red Sox=== | ||
He was selected by Boston in the 2008 ]. Out during the regular season while recovering from a knee injury, he made a comeback with the ] of the ]. | He was selected by Boston in the 2008 ]. Out during the regular season while recovering from a knee injury, he made a comeback with the ] of the ].{{cn|date=January 2018}} | ||
In 2009, González underwent ] and missed the entire season. He was outrighted to Pawtucket in November 2009. | In 2009, González underwent ] and missed the entire season. He was outrighted to Pawtucket in November 2009.{{cn|date=January 2018}} | ||
===Baltimore Orioles=== | ===Baltimore Orioles=== | ||
After two seasons in the Red Sox minor league system, González signed a minor league deal with the Orioles in March 2012. He would start at Triple-A. He said that he signed to play with fellow Mexican players ], ] and ], as well as the fact that the Orioles gave him the opportunity to improve his skills.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.purobeisbol.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1986:confirma-gonzalez-&catid=3:portada&Itemid=28 |title=CONFIRMA GONZÁLEZ |work=Puro Béisbol |first=Fernando |last=Ballesteros |date=March 2, 2012}}</ref> | After two seasons in the Red Sox minor league system, González signed a minor league deal with the Orioles in March 2012. He would start at Triple-A. He said that he signed to play with fellow Mexican players ], ] and ], as well as the fact that the Orioles gave him the opportunity to improve his skills.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.purobeisbol.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1986:confirma-gonzalez-&catid=3:portada&Itemid=28 |title=CONFIRMA GONZÁLEZ |work=Puro Béisbol |first=Fernando |last=Ballesteros |date=March 2, 2012}}</ref> | ||
Gonzalez made his first major league start on July 6, 2012 against the ] and earned the win, limiting the Angels to one run and three hits over seven innings. The Orioles won the game 3–2. In the game, |
Gonzalez made his first major league start on July 6, 2012, against the ] and earned the win, limiting the Angels to one run and three hits over seven innings. The Orioles won the game 3–2. In the game, González honored his former teammate ], who died in 2009, by wearing a glove given to him by Adenhart when they were teammates in 2007 with the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=Bill|title=Gonzalez supplies Adenhart memory|url=http://www.ocregister.com/sports/gonzalez-362603-league-adenhart.html|access-date=July 9, 2012|newspaper=Orange County Register|date=July 6, 2012}}</ref> For the 2012 regular season he went 9–4 with a 3.25 ERA in 14 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miguel González Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/miguel-gonzalez-456068 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> González also started Game 3 of the ] against the ], departing the game with a 2-1 lead but no-decisioned when the Yankees tied the game in the ninth inning and won it in the twelfth. | ||
On May 9, 2013 |
On May 9, 2013, González was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an unhealed blister on his throwing thumb; at the time he had a record of 2-2 in six starts with an ERA of 4.58.<ref>{{cite web |last=Standig |first=Benjamin |date=May 9, 2013 |title=O's send Gonzalez to DL, call up right-hander Burnett |url=http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130509&content_id=47072052¬ebook_id=47072178&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306030512/http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/47072178 |archive-date=2016-03-06 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> González pitched in 30 games in 2013, making 28 starts. He pitched to a 3.78 ERA in 171{{fraction|1|3|}} innings, striking out 120 batters. He earned a record of 11-8 on the year.{{cn|date=January 2018}} | ||
On September 3, 2014, |
On September 3, 2014, González pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career against the ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=David |date=September 3, 2014 |title=O's belt three homers in Gonzalez's first shutout |url=https://www.mlb.com/orioles/news/os-belt-three-homers-in-gonzalezs-first-shutout/c-92986276 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> He finished the season with a 10-9 record in 27 games (26 starts), pitching to an ERA 3.23 and WHIP of 1.30. He struck out 111 batters and pitched to a 122 ERA+. González made one start in the ALCS against the Royals, going 5{{fraction|2|3|}} innings while allowing two runs (one earned). He took the loss in game 4, ultimately ending the Orioles season.{{cn|date=January 2018}} | ||
González struck out a career-high 10 batters on April 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last=Malewski|first=Steve|url=http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2015/04/miguel-gonzalez-pitches-a-gem-and-adam-jones-drives-in-two-in-win-over-ny.html|title=Miguel Gonzalez pitches a gem, Adam Jones drives in two in win over Yankees|work=MASNSports.com|date=April 14, 2015|access-date=August 13, 2015}}</ref> González struggled with injuries throughout 2015, and finished with the worst year of his career. He went 9-12 in 26 starts and finished with a 4.91 ERA. | |||
===Chicago White Sox=== | |||
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On March 30, 2016, González received his unconditional release by the Orioles, who opted to cut him rather than send him to the minor leagues at the beginning of the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 30, 2016 |title=Miguel Gonzalez: Granted unconditional release Wednesday |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/miguel-gonzalez-granted-unconditional-release-wednesday/ |access-date=March 30, 2016 |work=CBSSports.com |agency=RotoWire}}</ref> | |||
On April 6, 2016, González signed a minor league deal with the ]. <ref>{{cite web |last=Encina |first=Eduardo A. |date=2016-04-03 |title=Ex-Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez signs minor league deal with White Sox, source says |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2016/04/03/ex-orioles-starter-miguel-gonzalez-signs-minor-league-deal-with-white-sox-source-says/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=The Baltimore Sun}}</ref> He had his contract selected to the major league roster on April 25. González appeared in 24 games, 23 starts for the White Sox posting an ERA of 3.73. He finished with a record of 5-8. González began the 2017 season in the White Sox starting rotation. He spent a few weeks on the disabled list, limiting him to just 22 starts. | |||
===Texas Rangers=== | |||
On August 31, 2017, the White Sox traded González to the ] for infielder Ti'Quan Forbes.<ref>{{cite web |author=Schouwen |first=Daryl Van |date=September 1, 2017 |title=White Sox trade Gonzalez to Rangers for minor-league infielder |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2017/9/1/18368871/white-sox-trade-gonzalez-to-rangers-for-minor-league-infielder |access-date=January 11, 2018 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}}</ref> In 5 starts for the Rangers, González was 1-3 with a 6.45 ERA. He became a free agent following the season. | |||
===Chicago White Sox (second stint)=== | |||
On January 11, 2018, González signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the White Sox.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kuc |first=Chris |date=2018-01-11 |title=White Sox sign Miguel Gonzalez to 1-year contract |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2018/01/11/white-sox-sign-miguel-gonzalez-to-1-year-contract/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> He appeared in 3 starts only before being lost for the season due to rotator cuff inflammation which required season-ending surgery. <ref>{{Cite news |title=White Sox's Miguel Gonzalez: Shifted to 60-day DL |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-miguel-gonzalez-shifted-to-60-day-dl/ |access-date=2018-10-12 |work=CBSSports.com |language=en |agency=RotoWire}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-miguel-gonzalez-out-9-to-12-months-after-surgery/|title=White Sox's Miguel Gonzalez: Out 9-to-12 months after surgery|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2018-10-12|language=en}}</ref> He elected free agency on October 29. | |||
==Pitching style== | ==Pitching style== | ||
⚫ | González throws five pitches: a four seam fastball at 92-93 MPH, a sinker at 91 mph, a curveball at 77-80, a slider at | ||
⚫ | 84-86 and a splitter at 82-85 for his out pitch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooksbaseball.net/velo.php?player=456068&time=month&startDate=03/30/2007&endDate=08/20/2013&s_type=2 |title=Player Card: Miguel Gonzalez |publisher=Brooksbaseball.net |access-date=January 11, 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | |||
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González's wife, Lucía, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Leah, in June 2013 in ].<ref>{{cite news |date=June 18, 2013 |title=Orioles RHP Miguel Gonzalez's daughter, Leah, born Monday night |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/06/18/orioles-rhp-miguel-gonzalezs-daughter-leah-born-monday-night/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |work=]}}</ref> Their second child, a son named Mateo, was born in August 2017.<ref name="kane">{{cite news|last1=Kane|first1=Colleen|title=Miguel Gonzalez's unforgettable week: Birth of son, first start at Dodger Stadium|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/ct-miguel-gonzalez-dodger-stadium-20170816-story.html|access-date=13 January 2018|work=]|date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | 84-86 and a splitter at 82-85 for his out pitch.<ref>http://www.brooksbaseball.net/velo.php?player=456068&time=month&startDate=03/30/2007&endDate=08/20/2013&s_type=2</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Portal|Biography|Baseball|Mexico}} | {{Portal|Biography|Baseball|Mexico}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:16, 23 December 2024
Mexican baseball player (born 1984) Not to be confused with Miguel Alfredo González. In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is González and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.Baseball player
Miguel González | |
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González with the 2017 Chicago White Sox | |
Pitcher | |
Born: (1984-05-27) May 27, 1984 (age 40) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
Batted: RightThrew: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 29, 2012, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 17, 2018, for the Chicago White Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 52–57 |
Earned run average | 4.06 |
Strikeouts | 617 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Miguel Ángel González Martínez (born May 27, 1984), also known by his nickname El Mariachi, is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles from 2012 to 2015, the White Sox from 2016 through 2017, the Texas Rangers in 2017 and the Chicago White Sox in 2018. He played college baseball at Los Angeles Mission College.
Early life
González was born in Mexico but moved with his family to San Fernando, California at four years old. He grew up a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. González attended San Fernando High School and Los Angeles Mission College.
Career
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
González was originally signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as an amateur free agent in 2005. The following two years, he earned a number of honors with the Arkansas Travelers (Texas League/Double-A).
Boston Red Sox
He was selected by Boston in the 2008 Rule 5 draft. Out during the regular season while recovering from a knee injury, he made a comeback with the Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League.
In 2009, González underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season. He was outrighted to Pawtucket in November 2009.
Baltimore Orioles
After two seasons in the Red Sox minor league system, González signed a minor league deal with the Orioles in March 2012. He would start at Triple-A. He said that he signed to play with fellow Mexican players Dennys Reyes, Luis Ayala and Óscar Villarreal, as well as the fact that the Orioles gave him the opportunity to improve his skills.
Gonzalez made his first major league start on July 6, 2012, against the Los Angeles Angels and earned the win, limiting the Angels to one run and three hits over seven innings. The Orioles won the game 3–2. In the game, González honored his former teammate Nick Adenhart, who died in 2009, by wearing a glove given to him by Adenhart when they were teammates in 2007 with the Arkansas Travelers. For the 2012 regular season he went 9–4 with a 3.25 ERA in 14 starts. González also started Game 3 of the 2012 American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, departing the game with a 2-1 lead but no-decisioned when the Yankees tied the game in the ninth inning and won it in the twelfth.
On May 9, 2013, González was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an unhealed blister on his throwing thumb; at the time he had a record of 2-2 in six starts with an ERA of 4.58. González pitched in 30 games in 2013, making 28 starts. He pitched to a 3.78 ERA in 1711⁄3 innings, striking out 120 batters. He earned a record of 11-8 on the year.
On September 3, 2014, González pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career against the Cincinnati Reds. He finished the season with a 10-9 record in 27 games (26 starts), pitching to an ERA 3.23 and WHIP of 1.30. He struck out 111 batters and pitched to a 122 ERA+. González made one start in the ALCS against the Royals, going 52⁄3 innings while allowing two runs (one earned). He took the loss in game 4, ultimately ending the Orioles season.
González struck out a career-high 10 batters on April 14, 2015. González struggled with injuries throughout 2015, and finished with the worst year of his career. He went 9-12 in 26 starts and finished with a 4.91 ERA.
Chicago White Sox
On March 30, 2016, González received his unconditional release by the Orioles, who opted to cut him rather than send him to the minor leagues at the beginning of the 2016 season.
On April 6, 2016, González signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. He had his contract selected to the major league roster on April 25. González appeared in 24 games, 23 starts for the White Sox posting an ERA of 3.73. He finished with a record of 5-8. González began the 2017 season in the White Sox starting rotation. He spent a few weeks on the disabled list, limiting him to just 22 starts.
Texas Rangers
On August 31, 2017, the White Sox traded González to the Texas Rangers for infielder Ti'Quan Forbes. In 5 starts for the Rangers, González was 1-3 with a 6.45 ERA. He became a free agent following the season.
Chicago White Sox (second stint)
On January 11, 2018, González signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the White Sox. He appeared in 3 starts only before being lost for the season due to rotator cuff inflammation which required season-ending surgery. He elected free agency on October 29.
Pitching style
González throws five pitches: a four seam fastball at 92-93 MPH, a sinker at 91 mph, a curveball at 77-80, a slider at 84-86 and a splitter at 82-85 for his out pitch.
Personal life
González's wife, Lucía, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Leah, in June 2013 in Southern California. Their second child, a son named Mateo, was born in August 2017.
See also
References
- "Miguel González y el origen de El Mariachi". Lasmayores.com (in Spanish). March 28, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
- ^ Painter Lopez, Jill (August 16, 2017). "Los Angeles Dodgers use five-run eighth to beat Chicago White Sox". United Press International. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ Kane, Colleen (August 16, 2017). "Miguel Gonzalez's unforgettable week: Birth of son, first start at Dodger Stadium". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Ballesteros, Fernando (March 2, 2012). "CONFIRMA GONZÁLEZ". Puro Béisbol.
- Plunkett, Bill (July 6, 2012). "Gonzalez supplies Adenhart memory". Orange County Register. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- "Miguel González Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- Standig, Benjamin (May 9, 2013). "O's send Gonzalez to DL, call up right-hander Burnett". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
- Wilson, David (September 3, 2014). "O's belt three homers in Gonzalez's first shutout". MLB.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- Malewski, Steve (April 14, 2015). "Miguel Gonzalez pitches a gem, Adam Jones drives in two in win over Yankees". MASNSports.com. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- "Miguel Gonzalez: Granted unconditional release Wednesday". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. March 30, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- Encina, Eduardo A. (April 3, 2016). "Ex-Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez signs minor league deal with White Sox, source says". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- Schouwen, Daryl Van (September 1, 2017). "White Sox trade Gonzalez to Rangers for minor-league infielder". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- Kuc, Chris (January 11, 2018). "White Sox sign Miguel Gonzalez to 1-year contract". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- "White Sox's Miguel Gonzalez: Shifted to 60-day DL". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- "White Sox's Miguel Gonzalez: Out 9-to-12 months after surgery". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- "Player Card: Miguel Gonzalez". Brooksbaseball.net. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "Orioles RHP Miguel Gonzalez's daughter, Leah, born Monday night". The Baltimore Sun. June 18, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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- Baltimore Orioles players
- Baseball players from Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Cedar Rapids Kernels players
- Charlotte Knights players
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- Living people
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from Mexico
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