Michael Vela Gonzalez (born May 23, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, and Milwaukee Brewers.

When the Braves acquired Gonzalez from the Pirates in 2007, they envisioned Gonzalez as a dominant relief pitcher at the back end of the bullpen and a possible candidate to close. Armed with...

Jul 7, 2019 · Michael Vela Gonzalez a.k.a. Mike Gonzalez is an American retired baseball pitcher. During his playing stint, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, and Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Gonzalez was 25 years old when he broke into the major leagues on August 11, 2003, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Michael Gonzalez stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, …

4 days ago · While there have been a lot of pitchers who were only with the Atlanta Braves for a single season, here are the ones that made their mark the most.

Sep 9, 2009 · In this week's edition, we are analyzing Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who was acquired from Pittsburgh before the 2007 season for Adam LaRoche, has been one of the Braves...

Mike Gonzalez of the Braves pitches to the last batter for the Houston Astros on July 4, 2008. Watch him rock before going into his windup. The Braves won the game 6-2.

Michael Vela Gonzalez (born May 23, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, and Milwaukee Brewers.

Michael Vela González (born May 23, 1978 in Robstown, Texas) is a Major League Baseball closing pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 30th round of the by|1997 Major League Baseball Draft and made his major league debut on August 11, by|2003.

Feb 13, 2007 · Gonzalez was a 30th round pick of the Pirates in 1997 and moved through the organization as a starter until he hit high-A in late 1998, at which point he imploded.