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281. Adrian Gonzalez

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281. Adrian Gonzalez
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: May 8, 1982 in San Diego, CA USA
  • Weight: 215 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: April 18, 2004
  • Final Game: June 10, 2018
  • Gold Glove - 2008
  • Gold Glove - 2009
  • Gold Glove - 2011
  • Silver Slugger - 2011
  • Gold Glove - 2014
  • Silver Slugger - 2014
  • MVP - 2007
  • MVP - 2008
  • MVP - 2009
  • MVP - 2010
  • MVP - 2011
  • MVP - 2013
  • MVP - 2014
  • MVP - 2015
 
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Born in the United States, but raised in Mexico, Adrian Gonzalez would have a very good career playing First Base in the Major Leagues.

Gonzalez first debuted for the Texas Rangers, but it was in San Diego where he first came into prominence.  With the Padres, he was a three-time All-Star and would secure four consecutive 30 plus HR seasons, including a career-high 40 in 2009.  That year, he led the National League in Walks (119).

In later seasons, “A-Gon” would lead the American League in Hits (213 in 2011) when he was with Boston, and he would win the RBI Title as a Los Angeles Dodger in 2014.  Over his career, the First Baseman was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, two-time Silver Slugger, and finished in the top ten in MVP voting on three occasions.  He retired in 2018 with 2,050 Hots and 317 Home Runs, which are numbers that are more than adequate for any position in any era.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: San Diego, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Monday, 01 January 2024
  • Position: First Base
  • Played For: Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (5) (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2015)
    Silver Slugger (2) (AL) (2011) (NL) (2014)
    Gold Glove (4) (NL) (2008, 2009 & 2014)
    Wilson Defensive Player (1) (2014)
    Most Hits (1) (AL) (2011)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (AL) (2014)
    Most Walks (1) (NL) (2009) 
    Most Sacrifice Flies (2) (NL) (2013 & 2014)
    Highest Championship Win Probability Added (1) (NL) (2007)
    Most Putouts (2) (NL) (2007 & 2014) 
    Most Putouts by a First Baseman (2) (NL) (2007 & 2014) 
    Most Assists by a First Baseman (4) (NL) (2006, 2007 & 2014) (AL) (2011)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman (1) (NL) (2013) 
    Most Total Zone Runs by a First Baseman (4) (NL) (2010 & 2015) (AL) (2011 & 2012)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1) (NL) (2018)  
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (2010: NL, 4th), (2011: AL, 7th) & (2011: NL, 7th)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Singles)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Zone Runs)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 4.   Total Zone Runs by a First Baseman: 99
    14. Assists by a First Baseman: 
    20. Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman: .995
    34. Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman: 1,381
    46. Putouts by a First Baseman: 14,962
    50. Putouts: 14,983
    62. Total Zone Runs: 97
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2024: 0.8%
  • Should be Inducted As A: San Diego Padre

Should Adrian Gonzalez be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 57.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 42.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%

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