Biographical Notes
What do you want to know about Alex? I've got a lot of basic info and other biographical stuff
right down there. Any questions? You can email me, but I can't promise that I'll be able to answer
them!
- Alexander Scott Gonzalez was born on April 8, 1973.
- He was born and raised in Miami, Florida and went to Miami Killian High School (grad '91).
- His father is Bill and his mother is Pat.
- He has an older sister named Donna.
- He is right-handed and therefore bats and throws right.
- Alex is 6'0" tall and weighs around 190 lbs.
- He was selected by the Blue Jays organization in the 14th round free agent draft on June 3,
1991, when he was just 18 years old!
- He was on the Toronto disabled list from April 29-May 27, 1994 (not sure why). This
included a rehabilitation assignment at AAA Syracuse from May 14-27.
- Alex shares the American League record for most assists by a shortstop in a nine-inning game
(13).
- In 1991, Alex led Gulf Coast League shortstops with 247 total chances.
- In 1993, he led the Southern League with 253 total bases. Also in that year, he led the
Southern League shortstops with682 total chances and 92 double plays.
- In 1994, Alex led the International League shortstops with 542 total chances.
- In his second full year with Toronto, 1996, Alex led the American League shortstops with 765
total chances and 122 double plays.
- One of Alex's problems at bat is the fact that he has a hard time not looking at good pitches.
He ends up striking out a lot more than anything else, and it must be frustrating for him. When
he gets more experience, he should turn out to be a good slugger like former Jay, Joe Carter.
- Alex has already been compared to All-Star shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore
Orioles. I can understand that, and I think given some more time, Alex will be an All-Star
shortstop just like Cal, if not better. Especially after Cal retires and Alex doesn't have to
compete with him *smile*!!
- Like many major leaguers, Alex bypassed a university education (at least for now) in order to
play baseball professionally.
- Alex's father is an electrical engineering professor at the University of Miami. I wonder what
he thought of his son turning down a full scholorship in order to turn pro...?
- Alex was married during the 1998-99 off season, to a woman named Samantha. They have a house in
Toronto.
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