Angel Manuel "Andy" González (born December 15, 1981) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Florida Marlins.

Career

Minor leagues

González was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft and was a Gulf Coast League All-star shortstop in , with a .323 batting average. He steadily advanced through Chicago's minor league system and made his major league debut on April 25, . In 189 at-bats in the majors in 2007, González batted only .185. After the season, the White Sox did not tender González a contract making him a free agent.

Andy González (baseball)

On December 21, 2007, he signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to spring training. After not making the team out of spring training, González began the year with Triple-A Buffalo. He was called up to the majors on July 26, , to fill the roster following the trade of Casey Blake. He was designated for assignment on August 29 and became a free agent at the end of the season.

Andy González (baseball)

In January , he signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins. He made the team out of spring training, and was added to the major league roster on April 4, 2009. On October 9, 2009, the Florida Marlins outrighted him to the New Orleans Zephyrs and he opted for free agency. On April 29, 2010, the Sussex Skyhawks signed González. He signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers in late April 2011.

Andy González (baseball)

Puerto Rico Baseball League

In 2008, González played with the Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rico Baseball League. He won the league's regular season batting championship. Registering an average of .387 in 41 games played. In the semifinals, González had an average of .313 with one RBI.

Post-playing career

On December 14, 2021, González was hired by the Colorado Rockies as an assistant hitting coach for the 2022 season.

Personal

He attended Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida.

See also

List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico

References

External links

1981 births

Living people

Arizona League White Sox players

Birmingham Barons players

Bristol White Sox players

Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players

Charlotte Knights players

Chicago White Sox players

Cleveland Indians players

Criollos de Caguas players

Florida Marlins players

Huntsville Stars players

Kannapolis Intimidators players

Leones de Ponce players

Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente infielders

Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente outfielders

Major League Baseball infielders

Major League Baseball outfielders

Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico

Minor league baseball managers

Nashville Sounds players

New Orleans Zephyrs players

Sportspeople from Río Piedras, Puerto Rico

Baseball players from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Reading Fightin Phils players

Winston-Salem Warthogs players

York Revolution players

2009 World Baseball Classic players

2013 World Baseball Classic players