Like last year we’re taking a look back at the performances by the Europeans who played in affiliated minor league ball in the United States in 2010.
Eric Gonzalez
Birth Date: 09/05/1986 in San Juan de la Rambla, Tenerife/Spain
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Organization: San Diego Padres
Position: Pitcher
2010 Season: The 24-year-old right-hander Eric Gonzalez played his third professional season after being drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008. He began the year with the Lake Elsinore Storm in the California League and went 6-5 with an ERA of 7.26 in 29 games (two starts). He struck out 42 batters in 56 1/3 innings, while walking 16. He finished the year with the Portland Beavers in the Pacific Coast League, where he gave up one run on three hits and a walk in three innings during his lone appearance.
Career Stats: 12-7, ERA 4.83, WHIP 1.366, 164 IP, 152 SO, 42 BB
Highest Level: Triple A (2010)
Link to Baseball-Reference.com
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