Marwin Gonzalez
| AB | 3526 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .252 |
| OBP | .31 |
| SLG | .399 |
| HR | 107 |
- Full name Marwin Javier Gonzalez
- Born 03/14/1989 in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- Debut 04/06/2012
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After the Red Sox selected Gonzalez from the Cubs in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft in December, they traded him to the Astros for Triple-A Rule 5 pick Marco Duarte, a righthander out of the Rockies system. Gonzalez has a chance to stick in Houston, where the middle infield took a hit with the free-agent departure of shortstop Clint Barmes. Gonzalez signed as a 16-year-old out of Venezuela and made a methodical climb up Chicago's system, posting a career-best .742 OPS and reaching Triple-A for the first time in 2011. He chokes up on the bat and has solid bat control, making consistent contact from both sides of the plate. His lack of power and only modest basestealing ability limits his offensive upside. He's an average runner who's above-average under way and has solid defensive tools. Gonzalez played a career-high 99 games at shortstop in 2011 and spent the winter playing second base in Venezuela. His range and arm are likely a bit shy for him to be an ideal everyday shortstop. Gonzalez's defensive versatility enhances his chances to remain in Houston, which has to expose him to waivers and offer him back to the Cubs before it can send him to the minors.
