Jacob Gonzalez (first baseman) explained

Jacob Gonzalez
Team:Free agent
Position:First baseman
Birth Date:26 June 1998
Birth Place:Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Statleague:MLB

Jacob Christopher Gonzalez (born June 26, 1998) is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent.

Career

Gonzalez attended Chaparral High School.[1]

San Francisco Giants

Gonzalez was drafted in the 2nd round, with the 58th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft by the San Francisco Giants.[2]

Gonzalez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 8, 2021, Gonzalez was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[4] [5]

In 2023, Gonzalez played in 86 games for the Double–A Altoona Curve, hitting .237/.293/.351 with 8 home runs and 44 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[6]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 11, 2023, Gonzalez signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[7] He was released by the Phillies organization on March 20, 2024.[8]

Personal life

His father is Luis Gonzalez.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chaparral's Jacob Gonzalez leads local club team to Perfect Game World Series title. Richard. Obert. The Arizona Republic.
  2. Web site: Chaparral 3B Jacob Gonzalez already at work after signing with the Giants. Richard. Obert. The Arizona Republic.
  3. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. December 20, 2023. mlb.com. en.
  4. Web site: Jacob Gonzalez, Conner Menez among Giants lost in MiLB Rule 5 draft; A's add outfield depth. Melissa. Lockard. The Athletic.
  5. Web site: Jacob Gonzalez: From Minor League Rule 5 to Minor League Video Game Numbers - Pirates Prospects. Tim. Williams. May 24, 2022.
  6. Web site: 2023 MiLB Free Agents. December 20, 2023. baseballamerica.com. 8 November 2023 . en.
  7. Web site: Phillies' Jacob González: Inks MiLB contract with Philly. December 20, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  8. Web site: Transactions .
  9. Web site: Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Gonzalez grows out of father Luis Gonzalez's shadow. Adnan. Alam. October 14, 2022.
  10. Web site: Jacob Gonzalez, Casey Candiotti create own paths on baseball field. Richard. Obert. The Arizona Republic.

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