Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Savin Gonzalez, also known by his nicknames A-Gon and Gonzo, is a Mexican-American professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth8 May 1982
CitySan Diego, CA
attention baseman pay pride third though
But it's the infield to me. I play first as though I were a third baseman or a shortstop. I pride myself on my defense. I pay a lot of attention to it.
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best gets maybe playing return time
Maybe this is something I do that gets me on the field, and when the time comes, I can return to first base, ... I didn't like playing DH. I didn't feel like I was a part of the game. So this is the best alternative.
feels comfortable
Once I get comfortable and feel a part of what I'm doing, I've always hit.
baseball teacher games
That's why I've gotten so much experience at my age. You have three teachers next to you every game, and if I'm not playing, I'm watching baseball. You pick up little things here and there.
running home bunch
I've always been a streaky hitter. For the most part, when my home runs come, they come in bunches.
afraid aggressive pitchers throw
All our pitchers are aggressive with the fastball. But they're not afraid to throw 10 curveballs in a row.
easier regardless
It's easier on yourself to know, regardless of how you do, you're going to be in the lineup.
feeling good hit looking pitch pitches
It's a good feeling to have. I know they're not going to pitch around me. I'll get some pitches to hit. I'm just looking to hit spikes (line drives).
balls chances couple ended tough
It was a tough loss. We had a couple of chances that ended with well-hit balls right at somebody.
everybody game san top
Everybody has to be on the top of our game to get to San Diego. Your baseball's got to be flawless.
fun grass learned outfield scholars-and-scholarship
I just have to get used to it. The outfield grass is different than the infield grass. I learned that. I did well for my first time. I had fun out there.
baseball game knew learned level played players
I played in Double-A and it was the same level of baseball. There were players who were 30 and 35 years old. They knew the game and I learned a lot.
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