Erik Gonzalez, Infield, Miami Marlins

Date of Birth: 8/31/1991
Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Erik Gonzalez, infielder for the Miami Marlins, signed with the Cleveland Indians in 2009. He played in the Indians' minor league system from 2009 through most of 2016.

As a minor leaguer in 704 games, Gonzalez batted .274 with 760 hits, 145 doubles, 99 stolen bases, 346 RBIs, and 524 strikeouts to 156 walks.

Gonzalez played in 21 games with the Indians in 2016. He batted .313.

Gonzalez batted .255 in 60 games with the Indians in 2017. Defensively, he played 36 games at second base, 8 games at third base, 11 games at shortstop, and 1 game in left field. In the postseason, he had no hits in two at-bats in two games.

Gonzalez played in 81 games in 2018. He batted .265 with 36 hits. Defensively, he played 9 games at first base, 30 games at second base, 20 games at third base, and 16 games at shortstop.

The Indians traded Gonzalez to the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 14, 2018. He spent time on the DL in 2019 with a left clavicle fracture. He finished the season with 36 hits and a .254 batting average in 53 games.

Gonzalez played in 50 games in 2020. He finished the season with 41 hits, 13 doubles, 20 RBIs, 51 strikeouts to 8 walks, and a .227 batting average. Defensively, he played 13 games at third base and 38 games at shortstop.

Gonzalez finished the 2021 season with 51 hits and a .232 batting average in 71 games. After the season ended, he played in the Dominican Winter League.

Gonzalez became a free agent on October 13, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the Marlins on November 28th.

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Erik Gonzalez
Baseball Reference - Erik Gonzalez