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113. Luis Gonzalez

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113. Luis Gonzalez
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: September 3, 1967 in Tampa, FL USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 04, 1990
  • Final Game: September 28, 2008
  • Silver Slugger - 2001
  • TSN All-Star - 2001
  • Branch Rickey Award - 2005
  • MVP - 1999
  • MVP - 2001
  • MVP - 2003
 
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Another very interesting name eligible for the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame vote is Luis Gonzalez. “Gonzo” has very good career numbers, with 2,591 Hits, 354 Home Runs and 1,439 RBI’s. His 48.0 career bWAR is nothing to sneeze at either. The question that arises with Gonzalez is the major spike in his power numbers in his 30’s and that he had his best seasons in his second decade in the Majors. Although his name has never been associated with PEDs, he is often lumped in that category. As it stands, Gonzalez is probably a bubble candidate before the alleged controversy. With that cloud over his head, who knows what voters will think.


Should Luis Gonzalez be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 49%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.8%
No opinion. - 2%
No way! - 10.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 2014
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (1) (Arizona Diamondbacks, 2001)
    Silver Slugger (1) (NL) (2001)
    All-Star (5) (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2005)
    Branch Rickey Award (2005)
    Most Plate Appearances (1) (NL) (2001)
    Most Hits (1) (NL) (1999)
    Most Sacrifice Flies (1) (NL) (1993)
    Most Total Zone Runs (1) (NL) (1993)
    Most Putouts by a Leftfielder (5) (NL) (1993, 1994, 1999, 2000 & 2001)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Leftfielder (1) (NL) (1997)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder (3) (NL) (1993, 1997 & 1999)
    Highest Range Factor Per Game by a Leftfielder (4) (NL) (1991, 1992, 1993 & 1994)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Leftfielder (5) (1992, 1996, 2000, 2001 & 2007)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1993)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (2001)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (NL: 2001, 3rd)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Offensive bWAR)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Defensive bWAR)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Slugging Percentage)
    1 Top Ten Finish (OPS)
    1 Top Ten Finish (OPS+)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Most Hits)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Home Runs)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Runs Batted In)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Singles)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Zone Runs)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 4.     Putouts by a Leftfielder: 4,442
    7.     Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder: 70
    19.   Doubles: 596
    28.   Assists by a Leftfielder: 110
    34.   Extra Base Hits: 34
    38.   Sacrifice Flies: 98
    40.   Fielding Percentage by a Leftfielder: .986
    44.   Games Played: 2,591
    44.   Double Plays Turned by a Leftfielder: 17
    45.   Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder: 70
    46.   Putouts by an Outfielder: 4,482
    53.   Intentional Walks: 150
    55.   Plate Appearances: 10,531
    58.   Total Bases: 4,385
    66.   At Bats: 9,157
    67.   Runs Batted In: 1,439
    98.   Times Hit By Pitch: 111
    72.   Walks: 1,155
    86.   Hits: 2,591
    91.   Home Runs: 354
    93.   Runs Scored: 1,412
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2014: 0.9
  • Should be Inducted As A: Arizona Diamondback

Should Luis Gonzalez be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 49%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.8%
No opinion. - 2%
No way! - 10.7%

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