Édgar González (pitcher)
Édgar González | |
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Piratas de Campeche – No. 54 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico | February 23, 1983|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: June 1, 2003, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
KBO: March 27, 2010, for the LG Twins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 17–27 |
Earned run average | 5.92 |
Strikeouts | 237 |
KBO statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–6 |
Earned run average | 7.68 |
Strikeouts | 23 |
Teams | |
Édgar Gerardo González Elizondo (born February 23, 1983) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays and in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) for the LG Twins.
González was the sixth major leaguer from
He throws a 4-seam
Professional career
Arizona Diamondbacks
González signed with the
González was assigned to the Double-A
González was promoted on June 1, 2003, to face the
González had a rough year in the major leagues in 2004, mostly because pitching with a torn fingernail for most of the year ended his season short. In several stints with the big club, he ended with 0–9 record with a 9.32 ERA in 10 starts for the Diamondbacks. His best game came August 29 in Cincinnati where he took a no-hitter to the 7th inning and lost it to an infield hit by Felipe López and later lost the shutout to a home run by Adam Dunn.
2007 was the first year González started the season with the major league club. He earned a spot in the rotation after going 5–0 during spring training. After Randy Johnson was activated from the disabled list, he lost his job to Micah Owings in a tight race. He spent the remainder of the season as the long reliever of the Diamondbacks and making spot starts. He was out of minor league options so he could not be sent to the minor leagues without exposing him to waivers.
Eddy González began the 2008 season in the bullpen, but was moved into the starting rotation when starter Doug Davis was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. In five starts, he was 1–2 with a 6.55 ERA, averaging 4.4 innings per start. He then lost his starting job to Max Scherzer and was moved back to the bullpen after Scherzer pitched 4⅓ innings of perfect relief for González on April 29.
Oakland Athletics
On February 9, 2009, González signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Oakland Athletics. He appeared in 26 games with Oakland, including 6 starts. He had a 0–4 record and 5.51 ERA in those appearances. In October 2009, González was granted free agency.[1]
LG Twins
He began the 2010 season with the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization. He was 0–6 with a 7.68 ERA for the Twins before he was released.
Mexican League
He then signed with
Los Angeles Dodgers
After 3 starts in Mexico, he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 20 and was assigned to the triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. He made four starts for the Isotopes, with a 1–1 record and 4.81 ERA.
Tampa Bay Rays
Edgar signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay on March 2, 2011. He was released on June 6, after recording a 3.72 ERA in 48 1/3 innings with the Durham Bulls.[2]
Colorado Rockies
He signed with the Colorado Rockies and was called up to the majors on August 10.[3] On August 15, he was designated for assignment.[4] After the 2011 season, he elected for free agency.[5]
Oakland Athletics
On November 3, 2011, Gonzalez signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. On April 3, 2012, Gonzalez was released by the Oakland Athletics.
Colorado Rockies
Gonzalez pitched for the Colorado Sky Sox, the PCL (AAA) affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
Houston Astros
Gonzalez signed with the Houston Astros on August 23, 2012. He made his debut with the Astros on September 3, 2012.[6] On April 5, 2013, he was designated for assignment.[7]
Toronto Blue Jays
On April 7, 2013, González was claimed on waivers from the Astros by the Toronto Blue Jays.[8] González was activated by the Blue Jays on April 9. On April 12, he was outrighted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to make room for Casper Wells.[9] González was recalled on May 8 when J. A. Happ was placed on the disabled list.[10] He was designated for assignment on May 9.[11] On May 11, González cleared waivers and elected free agency rather than an assignment back to Buffalo.[12]
Return to the Houston Astros
The Astros signed González on May 12, 2013.[13] Philip Humber was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Gonzalez. He was outrighted off the roster on September 7, 2013. He became a free agent after the season.
Cincinnati Reds
González signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds in January 2014. He became a free agent after the season.
Mexican League (second stint)
González signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League for the 2015 season. He played with the club in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. González did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] After the 2020 season, he played for Mexico in the 2021 Caribbean Series.
On March 13, 2021, González was loaned to El Águila de Veracruz. In 10 starts, he registered a 2–6 record with a 6.59 ERA in 42.1 innings pitched. On July 19, 2021, González was loaned to the Acereros de Monclova for the remainder of the 2021 season.[15]
On October 6, 2021, González was returned to the Sultanes de Monterrey.[16] However, prior to the 2022 season, on March 23, 2022, he was loaned to the Saraperos de Saltillo.[17] González pitched in 20 games for Saltillo, starting 13 and posting a 1–4 record and 6.75 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 58.2 innings of work.
On March 6, 2023, González signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[18] In 2 starts, he registered a 0–1 record with a 10.80 ERA in 5 innings pitched. On May 5, 2023, González was traded to the Piratas de Campeche.[19]
Winter baseball
In the winter, he plays in the Mexican Pacific League for the Naranjeros de Hermosillo. During the 2002–2003 season, when he was 19 years old, he was named Rookie of the Year and Pitcher of the Year going 8–1 with a 1.89 ERA.
References
- ^ "A's Agree to Terms with RHP Édgar González on Minor League Contract". MLB.com. 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Rays Sign Lance Cormier". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ^ "Rochies notes: Rockies start Millwood, ship Stewart to Sky Sox". gazette.com. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Rockies Designate Gonzalez, Sign Romero". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ Axisa, Mike. "22 Triple-A Players Elect Free Agency". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ Astros send struggling Pirates to 4th loss in row
- ^ McTaggart, Brian. "Righty Gonzalez designated to make room for Blackley".
- ^ Shi Davidi [@ShiDavidi] (April 7, 2013). "#BlueJays claim Edgar Gonzalez on waivers from Astros, transfer Dustin McGowan to 60 day DL. Corresponding roster move coming in Detroit" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "BLUE JAYS SEND GONZALEZ TO TRIPLE-A TO MAKE ROOM FOR WELLS". April 12, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
- ^ "Happ placed on Disabled List". mlb.com. May 8, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- ^ Lott, John (May 9, 2013). "Blue Jays option Ricky Romero to Buffalo". Retrieved May 9, 2013.
- ^ Links, Zack (May 12, 2013). "Astros Sign Edgar Gonzalez, Designate Philip Humber". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ "Humber DFA'd-- Edgar Gonzalez Signed". May 12, 2013.
- ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season".
- ^ "EDGAR GONZALEZ LLEGA A REFORZAR AL CAMPEÓN" (in Spanish). 19 July 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ Mexican League Transactions
- ^ "EDGAR GONZALEZ APORTARÁ SU EXPERIENCIA AL PITCHEO DE SARAPEROS". saraperos.com.mx (in Spanish). March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 6 de marzo de 2023".
- ^ Edgar Gonzalez Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)