Roman Alexander González (born September 6, 1996) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox.
| Romy González | |
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 González in 2024 | |
| Boston Red Sox – No. 23 | |
| Utility player | |
| Born: September 6, 1996 Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 3, 2021, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Career statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .242 |
| Home runs | 11 |
| Runs batted in | 56 |
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Career
editAmateur career
editGonzález attended American Senior High School.[1] He enrolled at the University of Miami, and played college baseball for the Miami Hurricanes. In 2017, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[2]
Chicago White Sox
editThe Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected González in the 18th round, with the 528th selection, of the 2018 MLB draft,[3] In 2018 with the rookie–level Great Falls Voyagers González batted .254 with 10 home runs and 33 runs batted in (RBIs) in 54 games. In 2019, he went to the Single–A Kannapolis Intimidators. In 101 games, he batted .244 with four home runs and 45 RBIs. González did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] In 2021, he played for both the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights. In 87 games combined, he batted .275 with 23 home runs and 57 RBI with 22 stolen bases while being caught only six times.
On September 1, 2021, González was promoted to the major leagues.[5] He made his MLB debut on September 3 as a pinch hitter, going 0-for-2 against the Kansas City Royals.[6] On September 8, he got his first hit, a pinch-hit single off Oakland Athletics pitcher Andrew Chafin.[7] He finished his rookie campaign playing in 10 games and going 8–for–32 (.250) with 2 RBI.
On September 3, 2022, González hit his first career home run, a three–run shot off of Minnesota Twins starter Aaron Sanchez.[8]
González hit .194 in 44 games for Chicago in 2023 before he was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation on June 19, 2023.[9] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 2.[10] On August 11, it was announced that González had undergone surgery to repair a labrum tear in his shoulder and would miss the remainder of the season.[11] González was designated for assignment by the White Sox on January 26, 2024.[12]
Boston Red Sox
editOn January 31, 2024, González was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[13] He was optioned to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox to begin the 2024 season.[14] González was recalled to Boston on April 9,[15] then placed on the injured list four days later due to a left wrist sprain.[16] He remained on the injured list until being activated on May 8.[17]
References
edit- ^ Miami Herald (subscription required)
- ^ "Romy Gonzalez". pointstreak.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Chirinos, Christy Cabrera (June 6, 2018). "Frankie Bartow, Romy Gonzalez, Andrew Cabezas lead group of Hurricanes taken in MLB draft". sun-sentinel.com.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Pope, LaMond (September 2021). "Tim Anderson is placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, 1 of 6 roster moves announced by the Chicago White Sox". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "Box Score: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals". ESPN. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Romy Gonzalez's first career hit | 09/08/2021". MLB.com.
- ^ "White Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Hits first big-league homer". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Heads to IL with sore shoulder". cbssports.com. June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Shifts to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox' Romy Gonzalez Had Surgery to Fix Shoulder Issue". ontapsportsnet.com. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox Designate Romy González for Assignment". January 26, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Steve (January 31, 2024). "Red Sox Claim Romy Gonzalez, Designate Zack Weiss". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Injuries & Moves: Speedster Hamilton among latest cuts". mlb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox recall infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez from Triple-A Worcester". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Ounpraseuth, Jason (April 13, 2024). "Red Sox Place Utility Man On IL, Recall Pitcher To Start Vs. Angels". NESN. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Ehler, Matthew (May 8, 2024). "Just days after being traded, Red Sox designate ex-Tiger infielder for assignment". mlive.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024 – via MSN.com.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet