Severino Yunier González (born September 28, 1992) is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
| Severino González | |
|---|---|
 González in 2017 | |
| Charros de Jalisco – No. 52 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 28, 1992 Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas, Panama | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 28, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–5 |
| Earned run average | 6.68 |
| Strikeouts | 62 |
| Teams | |
Baseball career
editPhiladelphia Phillies
editGonzález signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent in April 2011.[1]
Playing for the Reading Fightin Phils in 2013, González had a 2.00 earned run average with 119 strikeouts over 103+2⁄3 innings pitched. After the season, he won the Paul Owens Award as the Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Year.[2][3][4]
González made his major league debut on April 28, 2015, against the St. Louis Cardinals.[5][6] González appeared in 27 games for Philadelphia in 2016, registering a 5.60 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 35.1 innings pitched.
On January 19, 2017, González was designated for assignment by the Phillies following the signing of Michael Saunders.[7]
Miami Marlins
editOn January 24, 2017, González was traded to the Miami Marlins for cash or a player to be named later.[8] On February 17, 2018, González was outrighted to Triple-A. His contract was selected by Marlins on April 1.[9] The following day, González was designated for assignment.[10] González cleared waivers and was outrighted again to Triple-A. He was released on June 18, 2018.[11]
Saraperos de Saltillo
editOn July 7, 2018, González signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 20, 2018. In 3 games (2 starts) 4.2 innings he struggled horribly going 0-2 with a 23.14 ERA with 5 strikeouts.
In 2019, he was selected for Panama national baseball team at the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.[12]
After the 2020 season, he played for Panama in the 2021 Caribbean Series.
Guerreros de Oaxaca
editOn June 5, 2022, González signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[13] In 12 games for Oaxaca, he compiled a 6.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 12 innings pitched. González was released by the Guerreros on July 3.[14]
Charros de Jalisco
editOn May 22, 2024, González signed with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.[15] In 25 games 23 innings of relief he went 2-2 with a 3.91 ERA with 13 strikeouts and 1 save.
International career
editGonzález was selected to represent Panama at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification and the final tournament.[16][17] He was also part of the squad that represented Panama at the 2023 Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile, where he led the tournament in saves.[18]
References
edit- ^ Panamanian prospect develops with help from Ruiz
- ^ "Phils name top Minor League award winners". Philadelphia Phillies. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Franco, Gonzalez take home 2013 hardware". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Prized prospects Franco, Gonzalez eye big leagues". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. September 18, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ Phillies to call up prospect Gonzalez for Tuesday start
- ^ Severino Gonzalez to make spot start Tuesday
- ^ "Phillies Designate Severino Gonzalez for Assignment". January 19, 2017.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (January 24, 2017). "Marlins Acquire Severino Gonzalez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (April 1, 2018). "Marlins Designate Brian Ellington, Select Severino Gonzalez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins' Severino Gonzalez: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com. April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins Release Severino Gonzalez, Sean Burnett". June 20, 2018.
- ^ "PANAMÁ". Prē Pan 19 (in Portuguese). Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "LLEGA EL PANAMEÑO SEVERINO GONZÁLEZ A OAXACA". guerreros.mx (in Spanish). June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Severino González Stats". MiLb.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 y 22 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Panamá revela selección para el WBCQ". FEDEBEIS (in Spanish). September 28, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "Panama Roster & Staff". MLB.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "WBSC Americas - XIX Pan American Games - Santiago 2023 - Men's Baseball". WBSC Americas. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Severino González at Baseball Almanac
- Severino González at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League)