Luis González
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- Note: This page links to Luis González, the long-time player for the Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1990s and early 21st Century. For the major league infielder of the same name who played in the early 21st Century, click here.
Luis Emilio González (Gonzo)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of South Alabama
- Debut September 4, 1990
- Born September 3, 1967 in Tampa, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Luis Gonzalez hit 57 home runs in 2001. Prior to that year, he had never hit more than 31, and after that year, he never hit more than 28. In 1999, he was second in the league in batting average.
While attending Jefferson High School in Tampa, FL, Gonzalez was teammates with Tino Martinez. Gonzalez was inducted into the High School's Hall of Fame. Luis's brother is Rex Gonzalez.
On July 5, 2000 against the Astros, "Gonzo" became the first Diamondback ever to hit for the cycle. This was the 229th cycle in Diamondbacks history.
In game 7 of the 2001 World Series, with a 2-2 tie and 1 out, González blooped the game-winning hit, for which he is sometimes known as "Mr. November" among Diamondbacks fans.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1991 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 5-time NL All-Star (1999, 2001-2003 & 2005)
- NL Silver Slugger Award Winner (2001)
- NL Hits Leader (1999)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 7 (1998-2003 & 2005)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 2 (2000 & 2001)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2001)
- 50-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2001)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 5 (1999-2003)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 3 (1999-2001)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1999)
- Won a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001
