Jacob Gonzalez (first baseman)

Jacob Christopher Gonzalez (born June 26, 1998) is an American former professional baseball first baseman.

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

Career

Gonzalez attended Chaparral High School.^[1]

San Francisco Giants

Gonzalez was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd round, with the 58th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.^[2] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Giants, hitting .339 in 46 games.

Gonzalez played 2018 with the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets, making 122 appearances and hitting .227/.296/.331 with eight home runs, 45 RBI, and seven stolen bases. Returning to Augusta in 2019, he played in 125 games, slashing .241/.312/.368 with 10 home runs and 57 RBI.^[3] Gonzalez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 8, 2021, Gonzalez was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.^[5][6] He split the 2022 campaign between the Single-A Bradenton Marauders and High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers. In 112 appearances split between the two affiliates, Gonzalez batted .305/.377/.459 with career-highs in home runs (13) and RBI (61).^[7]

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.^[8]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 11, 2023, Gonzalez signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.^[9] He was released by the Phillies organization on March 20, 2024.^[10]

Personal life

His father is Luis Gonzalez.^[11][12]

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. "Jacob Gonzalez - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
4. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
5. Lockard, Melissa. "Jacob Gonzalez, Conner Menez among Giants lost in MiLB Rule 5 draft; A's add outfield depth". The Athletic.
6. Williams, Tim (May 24, 2022). "Jacob Gonzalez: From Minor League Rule 5 to Minor League Video Game Numbers - Pirates Prospects".
7. "Jacob Gonzalez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
8. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
9. "Phillies' Jacob González: Inks MiLB contract with Philly". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
10. "Transactions".
11. Alam, Adnan (October 14, 2022). "Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Gonzalez grows out of father Luis Gonzalez's shadow".
12. Obert, Richard. "Jacob Gonzalez, Casey Candiotti create own paths on baseball field". The Arizona Republic.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)