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===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
He was drafted by the Rangers in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-xpm-2013-06-06-fl-mlb-draft-day-one-0607-20130606-story.html|title=Rangers draft Delray Beach's Alex Gonzalez in first round|website=Sun Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/49868750/rangers-select-rhp-alex-gonzalez-in-the-2013-first-year-player-draft|title=Rangers select RHP Alex Gonzalez in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/chi-chi-gonzalez-ready-to-be-a-texas-ranger/c-49995068|title='Chi Chi' Gonzalez ready to be a Ranger|website=MLB.com}}</ref> He made his professional debut with the [[Spokane Indians]] and also played for the [[Myrtle Beach Pelicans]]. Prior to the 2014 season, ''[[Baseball Prospectus]]'' rated Gonzalez as the 70th best prospect in baseball.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baseball Prospectus – Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Top 101 Prospects |url=http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22670 |access-date=November 19, 2014 |website=Baseball Prospectus|date = January 27, 2014}}</ref> He started the season with Myrtle Beach before being promoted to the Double-A [[Frisco RoughRiders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527232441/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/texas-rangers-no-3-prospect-chi-chi-gonzalez-might-just-cha-cha-his-way-into-2015-starting-rotation.html/|url-status=dead|title=Texas Rangers &#124; Dallas Morning News|archivedate=May 27, 2015|website=www.dallasnews.com}}</ref> He started 2015 with the Triple-A [[Round Rock Express]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newsok.com/former-oral-roberts-star-alex-chi-chi-gonzalez-to-make-first-triple-a-start-against-okc-dodgers-on-sunday/article/5409542|title=Former Oral Roberts star Alex 'Chi Chi' Gonzalez to make first Triple-A start against OKC Dodgers on Sunday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/|title=Texas Rangers &#124; Dallas Morning News|website=www.dallasnews.com}}</ref>
The [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] selected Gonzalez in the first round, with the 23rd overall selection, of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-xpm-2013-06-06-fl-mlb-draft-day-one-0607-20130606-story.html|title=Rangers draft Delray Beach's Alex Gonzalez in first round|website=Sun Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/49868750/rangers-select-rhp-alex-gonzalez-in-the-2013-first-year-player-draft|title=Rangers select RHP Alex Gonzalez in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/chi-chi-gonzalez-ready-to-be-a-texas-ranger/c-49995068|title='Chi Chi' Gonzalez ready to be a Ranger|website=MLB.com}}</ref> He made his professional debut with the [[Spokane Indians]] and also played for the [[Myrtle Beach Pelicans]]. Prior to the 2014 season, ''[[Baseball Prospectus]]'' rated Gonzalez as the 70th best prospect in baseball.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baseball Prospectus – Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Top 101 Prospects |url=http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22670 |access-date=November 19, 2014 |website=Baseball Prospectus|date = January 27, 2014}}</ref> He started the season with Myrtle Beach before being promoted to the Double-A [[Frisco RoughRiders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527232441/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/texas-rangers-no-3-prospect-chi-chi-gonzalez-might-just-cha-cha-his-way-into-2015-starting-rotation.html/|url-status=dead|title=Texas Rangers &#124; Dallas Morning News|archivedate=May 27, 2015|website=www.dallasnews.com}}</ref> He started 2015 with the Triple-A [[Round Rock Express]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newsok.com/former-oral-roberts-star-alex-chi-chi-gonzalez-to-make-first-triple-a-start-against-okc-dodgers-on-sunday/article/5409542|title=Former Oral Roberts star Alex 'Chi Chi' Gonzalez to make first Triple-A start against OKC Dodgers on Sunday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/|title=Texas Rangers &#124; Dallas Morning News|website=www.dallasnews.com}}</ref>


Gonzalez was called up to the majors for the first time on May 30, 2015, and made his major league debut that day. He faced the veteran lineup of the [[Boston Red Sox]] and began the game pitching {{frac|5|2|3}} innings without surrendering a hit. It was the longest no-hit stretch to begin a career for a Rangers pitcher since 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/127405816/alex-chi-chi-gonzalez-to-join-rangers-rotation|title=Prospect Gonzalez to join Rangers' rotation}}</ref> On June 5, 2015, Gonzalez threw a complete game shutout against the [[Kansas City Royals]]. It was his first career complete game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rangers rookie Chi Chi Gonzalez shuts out Royals on 3 hits, 4–0 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/06/05/rangers-rookie-gonzalez-shuts-out-royals-on-3-hits-4-0/28584455/ |website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> Gonzalez was optioned down to Triple-A Round Rock July 4, 2015. Gonzalez was diagnosed with a partial tear to the UCL in spring training of 2017. He was declared to need Tommy John surgery, ending his 2017 season plus the whole 2018 season. On November 2, 2018, Gonzalez elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eddy |first=Matt |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Minor League Free Agents 2018 |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=Baseball America}}</ref>
Gonzalez was called up to the majors for the first time on May 30, 2015, and made his major league debut that day. He faced the veteran lineup of the [[Boston Red Sox]] and began the game pitching {{frac|5|2|3}} innings without surrendering a hit. It was the longest no-hit stretch to begin a career for a Rangers pitcher since 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/127405816/alex-chi-chi-gonzalez-to-join-rangers-rotation|title=Prospect Gonzalez to join Rangers' rotation}}</ref> On June 5, 2015, Gonzalez threw a complete game shutout against the [[Kansas City Royals]]. It was his first career complete game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rangers rookie Chi Chi Gonzalez shuts out Royals on 3 hits, 4–0 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/06/05/rangers-rookie-gonzalez-shuts-out-royals-on-3-hits-4-0/28584455/ |website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> Gonzalez was optioned down to Triple-A Round Rock July 4, 2015. Gonzalez was diagnosed with a partial tear to the UCL in spring training of 2017. He was declared to need Tommy John surgery, ending his 2017 season plus the whole 2018 season. On November 2, 2018, Gonzalez elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eddy |first=Matt |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Minor League Free Agents 2018 |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=Baseball America}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:15, 4 May 2023

Chi Chi González
Gonzalez pitching for the Colorado Rockies 2019 spring training
Miami Marlins – No. 17
Pitcher
Born: (1992-01-15) January 15, 1992 (age 32)
Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2015, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record9–24
Earned run average5.66
Strikeouts170
Teams

Alexander "Chi Chi" González (born January 15, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, and the New York Yankees. González goes by Chi Chi, a nickname given to him by his grandfather.[1]

Career

Amateur career

Gonzalez attended Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton, Florida, and played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher and third baseman.[2] The Baltimore Orioles selected Gonzalez in the 11th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[3] Rather than sign with the Orioles, Gonzalez attended Oral Roberts University, where he played college baseball for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.[4] In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.[5]

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers selected Gonzalez in the first round, with the 23rd overall selection, of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7][8] He made his professional debut with the Spokane Indians and also played for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Prior to the 2014 season, Baseball Prospectus rated Gonzalez as the 70th best prospect in baseball.[9] He started the season with Myrtle Beach before being promoted to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders.[10] He started 2015 with the Triple-A Round Rock Express.[11][12]

Gonzalez was called up to the majors for the first time on May 30, 2015, and made his major league debut that day. He faced the veteran lineup of the Boston Red Sox and began the game pitching 5+2⁄3 innings without surrendering a hit. It was the longest no-hit stretch to begin a career for a Rangers pitcher since 1992.[13] On June 5, 2015, Gonzalez threw a complete game shutout against the Kansas City Royals. It was his first career complete game.[14] Gonzalez was optioned down to Triple-A Round Rock July 4, 2015. Gonzalez was diagnosed with a partial tear to the UCL in spring training of 2017. He was declared to need Tommy John surgery, ending his 2017 season plus the whole 2018 season. On November 2, 2018, Gonzalez elected free agency.[15]

Colorado Rockies

On December 4, 2018, Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies.[16] On June 25, 2019, his contract was selected by the Rockies.[17] In 2019, Gonzalez pitched to a 5.29 earned run average over 14 games for the Rockies, with 46 strikeouts. In 2020 for the Rockies, Gonzalez pitched to a 6.86 ER He A with 16 strikeouts in 19.2 innings pitched. On December 2, Gonzalez was nontendered by the Rockies. On December 11, 2020, Gonzalez re-signed with the Rockies on a minor league contract.[18] On March 27, 2021, Gonzalez was selected to the 40-man roster.[19] Gonzalez made 24 appearances for the Rockies, going 3–7 with a 6.46 earned run average and 56 strikeouts. On October 3, the Rockies designated Gonzalez for assignment.[20] On October 8, Gonzalez elected free agency.[21]

Minnesota Twins

On March 18, 2022, Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. He had his contract selected on June 3, and was returned to Triple-A on June 4. On June 10, Gonzalez triggered the opt-out clause in his contract, giving Minnesota until the weekend to add him to the 40-man roster or release him. The next day, Gonzalez was selected to the active roster to start against the Tampa Bay Rays. He lasted 4.0 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 8 hits while striking out 3, and was designated for assignment following the game.[22]

Milwaukee Brewers

On June 14, 2022, Gonzalez was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers after having been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins.[23] He made his first start for Milwaukee on June 21, 2022.[24] He was designated for assignment on July 12.

Detroit Tigers

On July 22, 2022, Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with the Tigers and assigned him to the Toledo Mud Hens. On August 26, 2022, he opted out of the minor league contract and was released.[25]

New York Yankees

On August 30, 2022, Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He was called up and made his first start on October 2, 2022 against the Baltimore Orioles. He was designated for assignment on October 3. On October 24, Gonzalez elected free agency.

Miami Marlins

On December 15, 2022, Gonzalez signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. He began the 2023 season with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, making 6 starts and registering a 2-2 record and 4.54 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 33.2 innings pitched. On May 4, 2023, Gonzalez had his contract selected to the active roster.[26]

Personal life

Gonzalez is of Cuban descent.[27]

References

  1. ^ "'Chi Chi' González ready to be a Ranger". June 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "Rangers' prospect Chi Chi Gonzalez chases the dream".
  3. ^ "Baltimore Orioles select Boca Raton pitcher Alex Gonzalez in 11th round of baseball draft". June 8, 2010. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014.
  4. ^ "ORUAthletics.com – Official Athletic Website of Oral Roberts University". orugoldeneagles.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  5. ^ "#22 Alex Gonzalez". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  6. ^ "Rangers draft Delray Beach's Alex Gonzalez in first round". Sun Sentinel.
  7. ^ "Rangers select RHP Alex Gonzalez in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft".
  8. ^ "'Chi Chi' Gonzalez ready to be a Ranger". MLB.com.
  9. ^ "Baseball Prospectus – Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Top 101 Prospects". Baseball Prospectus. January 27, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  10. ^ "Texas Rangers | Dallas Morning News". www.dallasnews.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "Former Oral Roberts star Alex 'Chi Chi' Gonzalez to make first Triple-A start against OKC Dodgers on Sunday".
  12. ^ "Texas Rangers | Dallas Morning News". www.dallasnews.com.
  13. ^ "Prospect Gonzalez to join Rangers' rotation".
  14. ^ "Rangers rookie Chi Chi Gonzalez shuts out Royals on 3 hits, 4–0". USA Today.
  15. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  16. ^ @gfraley (December 5, 2018). "Chi Chi Gonzalez, taken by Rangers with 23rd overall pick in 2013, goes to Colorado on minor-league deal" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Kyle Newman (June 24, 2019). "Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez to make Rockies debut Tuesday in San Francisco". The Denver Post. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  18. ^ "Rockies Sign Chi Chi Gonzalez to Minor League Deal".
  19. ^ "Rockies Select Chi Chi Gonzalez to 40-Man Roster".
  20. ^ "Rockies Designate Chi Chi Gonzalez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  21. ^ "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  22. ^ "Twins' Chi Chi Gonzalez: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  23. ^ "Brewers Claim Chi Chi Gonzalez Off Waivers From Twins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  24. ^ "Brewers' Chi Chi Gonzalez: Making spot start". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  25. ^ "Chi Chi Gonzalez Opts Out Of Deal With Tigers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  26. ^ "Marlins' Chi Chi Gonzalez: Contract selected by MIA". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  27. ^ "González gets message across despite loss". MLB.com.

External links

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