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Marwin Gonzalez 2019 Outlook: Trying To Capitalize On Second-Half Success
6 years agoSuper-utility player Marwin Gonzalez became an afterthought in 2018 after a career-year. He produced outstanding results in 2017, hitting 23 homers, 90 RBI, and a .303 batting average. Despite this success, the Astros weren’t motivated to give him more consistent playing time, which is now the benefit of the Twins. In intermittent time at the plate, Gonzalez had more expected results in 2018 with only 16 bombs and a .247 batting average in 489 at-bats. The AVG dropped in part to a fall in BABIP from .343 to .301. Gonzalez’ production in 2019 will depend upon where he signs and the expected playing time. His 2017 season is the best case scenario we can ever hope for which might not happen ever again. While we shouldn’t expect a .300 batting average again, there is a silver lining. Gonzalez finished the 2018 season with 10 homers and a .275 after the All-Star break. This gives hope of serviceable production late in the draft. The primary benefit to having him on your roster is the positional versatility. To obtain him, you’ll have to select him near pick 220.
