Jacob Gonzalez
Free agent
First baseman
Born: (1998-06-26) June 26, 1998
Scottsdale, Arizona
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Jacob Christopher Gonzalez (born June 26, 1998) is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent.

Gonzalez attended Chaparral High School.[1]

Gonzalez was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2017 draft by the San Francisco Giants.[2]

In December 2021, Gonzalez was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[3][4] He elected free agency on November 6, 2023.[5]

His father is Luis Gonzalez.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Obert, Richard. "Chaparral's Jacob Gonzalez leads local club team to Perfect Game World Series title". The Arizona Republic.
  2. ↑ Obert, Richard. "Chaparral 3B Jacob Gonzalez already at work after signing with the Giants". The Arizona Republic.
  3. ↑ Lockard, Melissa. "Jacob Gonzalez, Conner Menez among Giants lost in MiLB Rule 5 draft; A's add outfield depth". The Athletic.
  4. ↑ Williams, Tim (May 24, 2022). "Jacob Gonzalez: From Minor League Rule 5 to Minor League Video Game Numbers - Pirates Prospects".
  5. ↑ "Transactions".
  6. ↑ Alam, Adnan (October 14, 2022). "Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Gonzalez grows out of father Luis Gonzalez's shadow".
  7. ↑ Obert, Richard. "Jacob Gonzalez, Casey Candiotti create own paths on baseball field". The Arizona Republic.
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