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.
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![]() González with the Buffalo Bisons | ||||||||||||||
Colorado Rockies | ||||||||||||||
Outfielder / Third baseman | ||||||||||||||
Born: (1981-12-15) December 15, 1981 (age 40) 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 runs | 3 | |||||||||||||
Runs batted in | 13 | |||||||||||||
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As Coach
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Medals
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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]
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]
On December 14, 2021, González was hired by the Colorado Rockies as an assistant hitting coach for the 2022 season.[6]
He attended Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida.[7]
Puerto Rico roster – 2009 World Baseball Classic | |
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Puerto Rico roster – 2013 World Baseball Classic runners-up | |
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