He won 11 of his career 30 wins as a rookie with the 1997 Chicago Cubs. After that arm injuries hampered Gonzalez' career. RIP.
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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Former major league pitcher Geremi Gonzalez, who won 11 games for the Chicago Cubs in 1997, was killed by a lightning strike in his native Venezuela on Sunday. He was 33.
Geremi Gonzalez pitched for five major league teams and compiled a 30-35 career record.
Emergency management official Herman Bracho said Monday that Gonzalez was struck by lightning at a beach.
Gonzalez pitched for five major league teams from 1997-2006. The right-hander appeared in 131 games with 83 starts, compiling a 30-35 record.
Gonzalez also played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He made a combined 24 appearances for the Mets and Brewers in his final major league season in 2006.
The Toronto Blue Jays released him during spring training last year. Gonzalez then moved to Japan and pitched in five games for the Yomiuri Giants.
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RIPReally sad news... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Baseball Bets | May 27, 2008 9:11 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
RIP
Really sad news. Lightning strike... unbelievable!!
Remember him fondly for the Cubs. He was a really good pitcher, and was unlucky not to go further than he did.
Only found out about it when i saw the moments silence...
1. Posted by Baseball Bets | May 27, 2008 9:11 AM |
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Posted on May 27, 2008 09:11
2. Posted by Peter F. | May 27, 2008 8:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Scouts always said his arm was like a "lighting bolt from the gods."
Yeah, I know, poor taste.
But seriously, who finds themselves on a the beach during a thunderstorm without warning? Bad, bad idea and poor life management skills.
2. Posted by Peter F. | May 27, 2008 8:02 PM |
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Posted on May 27, 2008 20:02