Alberto González (baseball)

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Alberto Ramón González (born April 18, 1983) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs.

Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

González was signed as an

Tucson Sidewinders
in 2006.

New York Yankees

On January 5, 2007, he was traded with pitchers Luis Vizcaíno, Ross Ohlendorf, and Steven Jackson to the New York Yankees for Randy Johnson.[1] González began the 2007 season with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, but was demoted to the Trenton Thunder after struggling.

The Yankees called up González on September 1, 2007, as part of the September expanded rosters. He made his major league debut that day as a defensive replacement.[2] On September 8, 2007, he got his first RBI by grounding into a fielder's choice and later scored his first run.[3] On April 9, 2008, González was called up to provide back-up for injured Derek Jeter.[4] He took the roster spot of Shelley Duncan.

González batting for the Nationals in 2009 spring training.

Washington Nationals

On July 31, 2008, González was traded to the

right-handed pitcher Jhonny Núñez.[5]
He spent the whole of his three years in Washington as a reserve infielder.

San Diego Padres

On March 28, 2011, González was traded to the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Erik Davis and cash considerations.[6] He was released on November 17.[7]

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed González to a minor league contract on December 9, 2011.[8] He also received an invitation to spring training; as a result of his performance during spring training he was added to the major league roster as a backup infielder. González was designated for assignment on August 10, 2012 to make room for Mark Lowe on the active roster.[9]

In October 2012, González elected minor league free agency.[10] In 24 games with the Rangers, González hit .241/.241/.315 with 4 RBI and seven runs.

Chicago Cubs

On November 21, 2012, González signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs including an invite to spring training.[11] He made the opening day roster. He was designated for assignment on April 19, 2013.[12]

Return to the Yankees

On May 10, 2013, González was traded by the Cubs back to the

disabled list.[14] On May 15, 2013, Gonzalez pitched for the first time on the mound in the top of the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners getting the third out with a fly out.[15] Gonzalez was designated for assignment on May 18 after the Yankees acquired Reid Brignac,[16] and recalled again on June 21 after Brignac was designated for assignment.[17]

Return to the Padres

On December 2, 2013, González was signed to a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[18] He was released on April 23.[19]

Wichita Wingnuts

Gonzalez signed with the

American Association of Independent Professional Baseball
to begin the 2015 season.

Detroit Tigers

On June 27, 2015, González signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers, and he was assigned to Double A Erie SeaWolves.[20] On December 23, 2015, the Tigers re-signed González to a minor league contract.[21] He was released on June 2, 2016.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On June 7, 2016, Gonzalez signed with the

Mexican Baseball League
. He was released on September 23, 2016.

See also

  • List of players from Venezuela in Major League Baseball

References

  1. ^ "Yankees have tentative deal to send Unit to D-Backs". ESPN. January 4, 2007. Archived from the original on 2017-07-21. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "Tampa Bay Devil Rays at New York Yankees Box Score, September 1, 2007". Baseball-Reference.com. September 1, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-12-16. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Nicholl, Conor (September 9, 2007). "A-Rod's two homers carry Yankees". New York Yankees. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  4. ^ King III, George A. (April 9, 2008). "YANKS SUMMON GONZALEZ FOR SHORTSTOP". New York Post. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Yankees send SS Gonzalez to Nats for P Nunez". ESPN. Associated Press. July 31, 2008. Archived from the original on 2021-01-15. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  6. ^ Kilgore, Adam (March 28, 2011). "Nationals trade Alberto Gonzalez to Padres, finalize roster". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 17, 2011). "Minor Moves: Wood, Burton, Gonzalez, Buchholz: MLB Rumors". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on 2011-11-18. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  8. ^ "Gonzalez Signs Minor League Ranger Deal". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. December 10, 2011. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  9. ^ Durrett, Richard (August 10, 2012). "Mark Lowe back, Alberto Gonzalez DFA'd". ESPN. Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  10. ^ Axisa, Mike (October 6, 2012). "Minor Moves: 28 Players Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on 2012-10-07. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  11. ^ Ginnetti, Toni (November 21, 2012). "Cubs sign Chicago area outfielder Brian Bogusevic". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on December 14, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  12. ^ "Chicago Cubs Claim Julio Borbon Off Waivers; Designate Alberto Gonzalez for Assignment". Chi City Sports. April 19, 2013. Archived from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Yanks acquire Alberto Gonzalez". MLB Daily Dish. May 10, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  14. ^ Matthews, Wallace (May 12, 2013). "Yankees put INF Nunez on DL with sore ribs". ESPN. Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  15. ^ "Raul Ibanez homers twice, knocks in six to power Mariners". ESPN. May 15, 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  16. ^ "Yankees Designate Alberto Gonzalez, Acquire Reid Brignac From Rockies". WLNY-TV. May 18, 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  17. ^ Wilson, David; Vitale, Josh; Iseman, Chris (June 21, 2013). "Yankees designate Brignac, recall Gonzalez". MLB.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  18. ^ Adams, Steve (December 17, 2013). "Padres Sign Alberto Gonzalez". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  19. ^ "Padres | Alberto Gonzalez released". KFFL. April 23, 2014. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  20. Michigan Live. Archived
    from the original on 2015-07-03. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  21. ^ "Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals". The Detroit News. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.

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