Matt Gonzalez
| AB | 214 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .257 |
| OBP | .306 |
| SLG | .318 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Matthew Alexander Gonzalez
- Born 11/30/1993 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 193 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Georgia Tech
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Drafted in the 6th round (169th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2016 (signed for $25,000).
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A senior, Gonzalez entered Georgia Tech with some fanfare and has been a four-year starter, ranking third in school history with 300 hits. He's played left field predominantly, part of the reason he wasn't drafted as a junior, but always has mixed in some third base, and a utility role is his ticket as a pro, as is his bat. Gonzalez has some bat speed, is at least an average runner and thrower, and finally tapped into his raw power this spring with 11 of his 20 career homers. He cut his swing-and-miss down a bit as a senior, a major issue earlier in his career.
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A senior, Gonzalez entered Georgia Tech with some fanfare and has been a four-year starter, ranking third in school history with 300 hits. He's played left field predominantly, part of the reason he wasn't drafted as a junior, but always has mixed in some third base, and a utility role is his ticket as a pro, as is his bat. Gonzalez has some bat speed, is at least an average runner and thrower, and finally tapped into his raw power this spring with 11 of his 20 career homers. He cut his swing-and-miss down a bit as a senior, a major issue earlier in his career. -
Gonzalez was drafted by the A's in the 11th round in 2012, but chose to attend Georgia Tech instead of signing. He's had a solid college career, but hasn't developed quite as much as scouts would have liked. Gonzalez is an aggressive hitter with above-average speed and some raw power, but hasn't been able to consistently get to it in games. He's been a versatile player for the Yellow Jackets, and could end up as a utility player or a corner outfielder as a professional. Gonzalez earns praise for his makeup and work ethic. -
If Gonzalez makes it to Georgia Tech, he'll likely get a shot at bolstering the Yellow Jackets' infield, and the 6-foot-1, 175-pounder is capable at all three spots at the college level. He had a slow start this spring after ankle surgery in the fall, but he never lost his sound, fundamental swing. He generated late draft interest when he worked out for teams as a catcher.
