Adrian Gonzalez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/8/1982 (41)
- Experience
- 15
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Free-agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has decided to retire from professional baseball. The 39-year-old hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2018 with the New York Mets. He was a former first overall selection by the San Diego Padres in 2000. Gonzalez was a five-time All-Star and a four-time Gold Glove winner. He slashed .287/.358/.485 with 317 home runs, 1,202 RBI in over 15 seasons since his MLB debut in 2004. Gonzalez made the announcement on his personal Instagram account, so it appears the left slugger is ready to step away from the game of baseball.
Free-agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez said he plans to play one more season. Gonzalez hit .237/.299/.373 with six home runs and 26 RBI in 54 games in 2018 before the Mets released him. He has a better shot at resurfacing in the American League where he can serve as a designated hitter, but there's no guarantee he makes another MLB roster. An aging player (37 next year) without much power at the first base position holds zero fantasy appeal.
It's almost shocking it took this long, but the day has finally arrived. First baseman Adrian Gonzalez has been released by the New York Mets. As expected by just about everyone, Gonzalez contributed next-to-nothing in his short tenure in Queens. He slashed .237/.299/.373 (.672 OPS) with six home runs, 15 runs scored, and 26 RBI across 187 plate appearances and 54 games. He had a couple of big hits very early on this season when the Mets were winning, but that's the best that can be said about his stint as a Met. He'll likely get a minor league deal somewhere if he wants one, but it's clearly nearing the end of the line for A-Gone. Former top prospect Dominic Smith will now man first base for the Mets, but his star has soured in recent months.