Gio González announced his retirement on Thursday after 13 big league seasons. The 35-year-old left-hander pitched for the A’s, Nationals, Brewers and White Sox in an MLB career that began in 2008. González made his announcement in an Instagram post thanking all the organizations he played for.

How tall is Gio Gonzalez?

1.83 m
Gio Gonzalez/Height

Is Gio Gonzalez good?

There is no doubt that it was a very respectable career for him. Gonzalez finishes with a record of 131-101. He had an ERA of 3.70, a WHIP of 1.324, and 1860 strikeouts over 1933.0 innings pitched. All of this accumulated a career WAR of 28.8 which is really nice for a player like him.

Is Gio Gonzalez retired?

Two-time MLB All-Star Gio Gonzalez has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Gonzalez had been with the Miami Marlins as a non-roster invitee in spring training this year.

Who are the people that Gio Gonzalez is married to?

Gio González is married to Berenice Lea Moures, with whom he has two children. In 2012, González created the GIO (Giving Individuals Opportunities) foundation, a charity to assist medical patients in need of financial support. He is also a comic book hobbyist.

When was Gio Gonzalez traded to the Nationals?

On December 23, 2011, the Athletics traded González and Robert Gilliam to the Washington Nationals for Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone, Derek Norris and A. J. Cole. On January 15, 2012 González signed a five-year extension worth $42 million through 2016 covering his arbitration-eligible years.

Where did baseball player Gio Gonzalez come from?

A two-time All-Star, González led the National League in wins and won the Warren Spahn Award in 2012. He is of Cuban descent. González was born in Hialeah, Florida, to a Cuban immigrant mother from Havana and a first-generation Cuban-American father from New Jersey.

Who is Gio Gonzalez of the Chicago White Sox?

Giovany Aramis González (born September 19, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, and Milwaukee Brewers. A two-time All-Star, González led the National League in wins and won the Warren Spahn Award in 2012.