Jacob Gonzalez (first baseman)

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Jacob Gonzalez
Free agent
First baseman
Born: (1998-06-26) June 26, 1998 (age 26)
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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