Oscar
Gonzalez
RF · Very poor
- PAL
- 0
- WAR
- -1.4
- HR
- 2
2023
Oscar Gonzalez
#27RF
Biography
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 109 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 26, 2022
- Born
- January 10, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic
Career history
- San Diego Padres · 2025 (1 season)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2022 – 2023 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San Diego Padres | 21 | 59 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .220 | .483 |
| 2023 | Cleveland Guardians | 54 | 173 | 37 | 2 | 12 | .214 | .551 |
| 2022 | Cleveland Guardians | 91 | 362 | 107 | 11 | 43 | .296 | .788 |
| Career totals | 166 | 594 | 157 | 13 | 59 | .264 | .690 | |
Oscar Gonzalez: our analysis
2023 season: .214 AVG, .239 OBP, .312 SLG, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -1.4 · PAL 0, very poor.
In 2023, Oscar Gonzalez, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.4.
His strengths: speed (67, above average). On the other hand, defense (3, among the weakest in the league) and offense (5, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: baserunning (+1.1); his biggest cost: batting (-11.3).
A marked decline: his PAL was 52 in 2022, against 0 now; his WAR went from 1.4 to -1.4.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
48
wOBA
.239
xwOBA
.270
OPS
.551
AVG
.214
OBP
.239
HR
2
RBI
12
SB
0
PA
180
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-2.3
80% of cases: -2.4 to -0.1
Home runs
3
2023 WAR
-1.4
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Declining (-32)
- 20221.4 WAR · 2.2 per full season
- 2023-1.4 WAR · -4.7 per full season
Outlook, age included
-7 · 25 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
61
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 77
- POW
- Power
- 73
- EYE
- Eye
- 54
- SPD
- Speed
- 79
- FLD
- Fielding
- 48
- DUR
- Durability
- 45
- EX
- Experience
- 37
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, 2023
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, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
88.5 mi/h
38th percentile
Max exit velocity
113.0 mi/h
72th percentile
Barrels
7.8 %
46th percentile
Hard-hit
40.6 %
52th percentile
xBA
.231
27th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
28.0 pi/s
65th percentile
Outs above average
-7
11th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CLE | -1.4 | 0 | 61 | 88.5 | 113.0 | 7.8 | 40.6 | .231 |
| 2022 | CLE | 1.4 | 52 | 74 | 88.6 | 113.3 | 7.3 | 40.1 | .279 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | @ DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
| Sep 30 | @ DET | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .218 |
| Sep 2 | vs TB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
| Aug 29 | @ MIN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .213 |
| Aug 27 | @ TOR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .219 |
| Aug 26 | @ TOR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .223 |
| Aug 25 | @ TOR | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .229 |
| Aug 23 | vs LAD | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .221 |
| Aug 22 | vs LAD | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .221 |
| Aug 20 | vs DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .220 |
Oscar Gonzalez: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Oscar Gonzalez have in 2023?
Oscar Gonzalez has 2 home runs in 54 games in 2023, with a .214 batting average, 12 RBIs and a .551 OPS.
How old is Oscar Gonzalez?
Oscar Gonzalez is 28 years old: he was born on January 10, 1998.
How tall is Oscar Gonzalez, and how much does he weigh?
Oscar Gonzalez is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 240 lb (109 kg).
Where is Oscar Gonzalez from?
Dominican Republic: Oscar Gonzalez was born in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic.
How good is Oscar Gonzalez?
Oscar Gonzalez produced -1.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Oscar Gonzalez getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 52 in 2022 to 0 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Oscar Gonzalez's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -2.3 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.