Erik
González
2B · Very poor
- PAL
- 5
- WAR
- -0.6
- HR
- 2
2021
Erik González
#372B
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 93 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- July 16, 2016
- Born
- August 31, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- Nickname
- La Parita
Career history
- Miami Marlins · 2022 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2019 – 2021 (3 seasons)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2016 – 2018 (3 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Miami Marlins | 16 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .189 | .484 |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 71 | 220 | 51 | 2 | 21 | .232 | .558 |
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 50 | 181 | 41 | 3 | 20 | .227 | .614 |
| 2019 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 53 | 142 | 36 | 1 | 6 | .254 | .618 |
| 2018 | Cleveland Guardians | 81 | 136 | 36 | 1 | 16 | .265 | .676 |
| 2017 | Cleveland Guardians | 60 | 110 | 28 | 4 | 11 | .255 | .690 |
| 2016 | Cleveland Guardians | 21 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .313 | .666 |
| Career totals | 352 | 842 | 204 | 11 | 77 | .242 | .616 | |
Erik González: our analysis
2021 season: .232 AVG, .258 OBP, .300 SLG, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 2 SB. WAR -0.6 · PAL 5, very poor.
In 2021, Erik González, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 5 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.6.
His strengths: defense (74, above average). On the other hand, offense (3, among the weakest in the league) and power (10, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+2.3); his biggest cost: batting (-15.1).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
48
wOBA
.244
xwOBA
.280
OPS
.558
AVG
.232
OBP
.258
HR
2
RBI
21
SB
2
PA
229
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.6
80% of cases: -0.7 to 1.3
Home runs
2
2021 WAR
-0.6
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.6 WAR · -1.6 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 29 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
62
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 79
- POW
- Power
- 63
- EYE
- Eye
- 63
- SPD
- Speed
- 73
- FLD
- Fielding
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 66
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
87.0 mi/h
14th percentile
Max exit velocity
109.8 mi/h
31th percentile
Barrels
3.3 %
9th percentile
Hard-hit
31.5 %
11th percentile
xBA
.253
61th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.4 pi/s
52th percentile
Outs above average
3
72th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | vs MIL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .232 |
| Jun 30 | @ COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .230 |
| Jun 29 | @ COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .231 |
| Jun 28 | @ COL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .233 |
| Jun 26 | @ STL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .232 |
| Jun 25 | @ STL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .227 |
| Jun 23 | vs CWS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .227 |
| Jun 22 | vs CWS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .228 |
| Jun 20 | vs CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .224 |
| Jun 19 | vs CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .226 |
Erik González: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Erik González have in 2021?
Erik González has 2 home runs in 71 games in 2021, with a .232 batting average, 21 RBIs and a .558 OPS.
How old is Erik González?
Erik González is 35 years old: he was born on August 31, 1991.
How tall is Erik González, and how much does he weigh?
Erik González is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Erik González from?
Dominican Republic: Erik González was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
How good is Erik González?
Erik González produced -0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 5 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Erik González's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.6 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.