Mike Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez
Michael Vela Gonzalezis a professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball League...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth23 May 1978
hands throw trouble
I was having trouble gripping the ball. The resin was wet. My hands were wet. I just told myself to throw strikes.
hands throw trouble
I was having trouble gripping the ball. The resin was wet. My hands were wet, ... I just told myself to throw strikes.
point realize win
You get to the point where you realize you're not going to win the championship or anything, so let's just go out and play spoiler,
both great played shame teams
That was a great game. Two overtimes. Both teams played real hard. It's a shame someone had to lose.
gets good guy hit hitters house hurt lefty punch win
I wasn't going to give Taguchi anything good to hit with a lefty on deck, ... The guy is one of those punch hitters that when he gets those hits, he won't hurt me with the long ball. This is a good win to go back to the house with.
opening pitch ready sharp wish
I feel like I'm right where I need to be. I feel like I'm really sharp right now and ready to pitch in a regular-season game. I wish opening day was tomorrow.
staff struggling
We're struggling in the bullpen, too. The whole staff is struggling.
advantage good great home pitch pleasure
It's a pleasure to be home and it's great to pitch here. I had my parents, sisters, it's always a good feeling. I don't get to see them much so I take advantage of this time.
best career dad decided decision hardest loved talked tried
I tried to find every way to stay. I did not want to leave. It was the hardest thing for me to do. I've been there my whole life. I started my career there, and I loved all my coaches. But, me and my dad talked everything through, and we decided this was the best decision for me. I had to do it.
family however joe special unique work
To work with your family is unique and a special thing, ... In essence, Joe is my boss, fortunately or unfortunately . . . however you want to look at that.
added chances great guys holding lead seventh talent
I think we're going to have a great bullpen. We've got a lot of talent and the guys we've added just make us stronger. If you give us a lead in the seventh inning, I like our chances of holding it.
full
Just give me that opportunity, ... I'll take it. I'll take it full throttle.
bullpen huge match option start tough
Huge ... having a start like Zach did for us today, there was no option but getting him that win. It showed how we can match up in the bullpen. We haven't been able to do that. When we can, this bullpen is going to be tough to crack.
best everybody friend introduced school took
He introduced me to everybody and took me through the school and all that. It was the best thing to have a friend like that.