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Luis González
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1992-01-17) January 17, 1992 (age 32)
Mao, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
NPB debut
June 20, 2020, for the Chunichi Dragons
NPB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.78
Strikeouts27
Teams

Luis Humberto González (born January 17, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons.

Career

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Philadelphia Phillies

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On February 12, 2010, González was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Phillies, and logged a 4.14 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 10 games (9 starts).[1]

In 2011, he pitched in 12 games (7 starts) for the rookie-level Gulf Coast Phillies, registering a 3–2 record and 5.74 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 42+1⁄3 innings pitched.[2] González spent the 2012 season with the Low-A Williamsport Crosscutters, pitching to a 4.62 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 50+2⁄3 innings of work. He was released by the Phillies organization on March 16, 2013.[3]

Baltimore Orioles

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On July 18, 2013, González signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[4] After signing, he made 9 appearances for the Dominican Summer League Orioles. In 2014, González pitched in 17 games (starting 16) for the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, posting a 6-4 record and 4.83 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 76 innings pitched.[5] González would then spend the next three seasons (2015–2017) with the High-A Frederick Keys. In 2015, he went 6-11 with a 6.88 ERA and 91 strikeouts. In 2016, he improved to a 1-2 record and 3.13 ERA with 43 strikeouts. In 2017, he had his best year with the team, registering a 6-2 record and 2.47 ERA with 75 strikeouts and 5 saves.[6]

González began the 2018 season with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, and was named an Eastern League All-Star.[7] He promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides later in the year, where he pitched to a 5.04 ERA in 14 games. González split the 2019 season between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk, but struggled to a cumulative 6.89 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 48+1⁄3 innings pitched across 38 contests.[8] He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[9]

Chunichi Dragons

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On December 12, 2019, it was announced that González had agreed to one-year deal with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball. González appeared in 28 games for Chunichi’s main team, posting a 4.78 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 26+1⁄3 innings pitched. He became a free agent on December 2, 2020.[10]

San Francisco Giants

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On January 20, 2021, González signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[11] In 20 games for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats of the Pacific Coast League, he struggled to a 7.36 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 25+2⁄3 innings pitched. González was released by the Giants on August 7.[12]

Fortitudo Baseball

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On May 23, 2022, González signed with Fortitudo Baseball of the Italian Baseball League.[13] In 10 games for the team, González worked to an 0-1 record and 2.01 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 8 saves in 22+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Sultanes de Monterrey

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On April 24, 2023, González signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[14] In 39 appearances out of the bullpen, González recorded a 1.69 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 37+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Baltimore Orioles (second stint)

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On October 6, 2023, González signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[15] He made 44 relief appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides in 2024, compiling a 5–3 record and 4.50 ERA with 71 strikeouts and 2 saves across 60 innings pitched. On November 4, 2024, the Orioles added González to their 40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor league free agency.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Luis Gonzalez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  2. ^ "Luis Gonzalez Minor, Winter, Fall, Japanese & Mexican League Statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  3. ^ "2019 Organizational Review: Baltimore Orioles". 2080baseball.com. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  4. ^ "Luis González Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  5. ^ "Luis Gonzalez is the latest purchase". archysport.com. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  6. ^ "IL pitcher mancino Luis Gonzalez chiude la campagna acquisti della UnipolSai Bologna". fibs.it. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  7. ^ "Eastern League All-Star Rosters Announced". milb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  8. ^ "Baltimore Orioles: Two More Former Orioles Head Overseas". birdswatcher.com. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  9. ^ "We now have the complete list of Baltimore Orioles minor leaguers who are officially free agents". birdswatcher.com. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  10. ^ "2020年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "SF Giants Sign LHP Luis Gonzalez to MiLB Deal". aroundthefoghorn.com. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  12. ^ "Transactions".
  13. ^ "Luis Gonzalez. Un interbase per l'UnipolSai Fortitudo". Fortitudo Baseball (in Italian). 17 May 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  14. ^ "Dominicano Luis González se integra al roster Sultán". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  15. ^ "Transactions".
  16. ^ "Orioles' Luis Gonzalez: Contract selected by Baltimore". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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