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Mike Gonzalez

Atlanta Braves

1978/05/23 31

6-2 215

Robstown, TX

R / L

7

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1997 (30th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Braves 80 0 5 4 10 0 0 74.1 56 28 20 7 33 90 2.42 1.20

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A tenacious pitcher who goes after hitters. Has fantastic arm speed, a dominant fastball and a plus slider. He also likes pressure situations.
Flaws
  • Can be wild at times and gives up too many free passes. Injuries have become a major issue over the course of his big-league career.
Career Potential
  • A sometimes-dominant set-up man or closer.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 23, 2009 Missed 6 games (back injury).
September 17, 2009 Back injury, day-to-day.
July 19, 2009 Missed 3 games (left elbow injury).
July 16, 2009 Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
January 19, 2009 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
June 18, 2008 Missed 72 games (elbow surgery).
March 22, 2008 Elbow surgery, 15-day DL.
January 17, 2008 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
October 1, 2007 Missed the last 123 games of the regular season (arm injury).
May 16, 2007 Arm injury, 15-day DL.
April 23, 2007 Missed 4 games (left elbow injury).
April 19, 2007 Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
January 16, 2007 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 34 games of the regular season (left elbow tendinitis).
August 28, 2006 Left elbow tendinitis, 15-day DL (retroactive to August 25th).
August 27, 2006 Arm injury, day-to-day.
July 19, 2006 Missed 2 games (left groin).
July 17, 2006 Left groin, day-to-day.
August 16, 2005 Missed 48 games (sprained left knee).
June 23, 2005 Sprained left knee, 15-day DL.
April 30, 2005 Missed 5 games (right knee injury).
April 22, 2005 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
June 2, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
May 30, 2004 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
May 18, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
March 23, 2004 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
August 10, 2003 Contract purchased from Nashville (AAA).
July 31, 2003 Acquired from the Boston Red Sox.
July 22, 2003 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
March 11, 2003 Optioned to minor league camp.
February 14, 2003 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
March 13, 2002 Optioned to Altoona (AA).
March 1, 2002 Agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2001 Contract purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Nashville (AAA).

Trades

January 19, 2007 Atlanta Braves traded Adam Laroche and Jamie Romak to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mike Gonzalez and Brent Lillibridge.
July 31, 2003 Boston Red Sox traded Freddy Sanchez, Mike Gonzalez and cash considerations to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jeff Suppan, Brandon Lyon and Anastacio Martinez.
July 22, 2003 Boston Red Sox traded Brandon Lyon and Anastacio Martinez to the Pittsburgh Pirates Scott Sauerbeck and Mike Gonzalez.
June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 30th round in 1997.

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