Jacob Gonzalez
Free agent
First baseman
Born: (1998-06-26) June 26, 1998 (age 25)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

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]

References

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

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