Edgar Gonzalez is a former professional baseball player who played as an infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on February 23, 1978, in San Diego, California, and grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. Gonzalez began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 2000, playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2003, playing in 12 games that season.
Gonzalez played for the Diamondbacks until 2008, primarily as a utility infielder. He played in a total of 193 games for the team, batting .255 with 5 home runs and 43 runs batted in (RBIs). In 2009, Gonzalez signed with the Oakland Athletics as a free agent. He played in 25 games for the Athletics that season, batting .182 with 1 home run and 4 RBIs.
After his brief stint with the Athletics, Gonzalez played for several teams in the minor leagues, including the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Houston Astros organizations. He also played in the Mexican League and the Venezuelan Winter League during this time.
In 2012, Gonzalez signed with the Houston Astros and played in 31 games for the team that season, batting .234 with 1 home run and 6 RBIs. He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Colorado Rockies for the 2013 season. Gonzalez played in 9 games for the Rockies that season, batting .286 with 1 RBI.
Overall, Gonzalez played in 268 MLB games over the course of his career, batting .255 with 6 home runs and 53 RBIs. He primarily played as a second baseman and shortstop, but also saw time at third base and in the outfield. Gonzalez was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions.
After his playing career, Gonzalez became a coach and manager in the Mexican League. He managed the Tijuana Toros from 2016 to 2019, leading the team to the league championship in 2017. Gonzalez also served as a coach for the Mexican national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
In addition to his baseball career, Gonzalez is also known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Edgar Gonzalez Foundation, which provides support and resources to underprivileged children in Tijuana. The foundation focuses on education, sports, and health initiatives, and has helped thousands of children in the community.
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