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The signing of Sonoran Luis González with the New York Yankees generated a lot of excitement among the athlete’s followers and fans of the American baseball team Learn all the details about the acquisition of this talented Mexican.
The New York Yankees, true to their tradition of seeking international talent, announced on December 21 the signing of Mexican outfielder Luis González, who joins the growing list of baseball players from Mexico in the ranks of the New York team.
This acquisition adds to the recent incorporation of other compatriots such as Alex Verdugo and Víctor González, consolidating the Mexican presence in the Bronx for the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season.
Journalist Ken Rosenthal of ‘The Athletic’ was responsible for breaking the news of Luis González’s signing with the Yankees.
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Although initially it is a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) contract, González has received an invitation to Spring Training, offering him the opportunity to stand out and earn a spot on the main roster for the upcoming season. With experience both as an outfielder and a pitcher, González will bring versatility to the New York team.
Who is Luis González?
Born in Hermosillo, Sonora on September 10, 1995, Luis González began playing baseball at the age of 6 in his hometown, where he was part of a local children’s league sponsored by the University of Sonora.
At the age of 10, he and his family moved to Arizona, where, after a few years, he chose to attend the University of New Mexico, where he began his collegiate baseball career. In 2017, the Chicago White Sox selected him in the third round of the MLB draft, and three years later, he made his debut in the Major Leagues.
In August 2021, he joined the ranks of the San Francisco Giants, although after three months, he became a free agent. In January 2022, he returned to the team to cover for an injured player, a season in which he demonstrated his power as a player that led him to stand out in the United States.
Career in the Major Leagues
Luis González arrived at the Yankees after being released by the San Francisco Giants in September of this year. Despite undergoing back surgery that sidelined him from activity in 2023, the Sonoran left good statistics in the minor leagues, batting .248/.350/.352 with eight extra-base hits in 31 games.
His versatility, outstanding performances, and the historic feat of hitting a home run as a pitcher have made him a beloved player in the Major League Baseball circuit. With a career that includes stints with the Chicago White Sox and the Giants, the Sonoran baseball player seeks to establish himself on the New York team.
Challenges and Expectations for Luis González
The arrival of González to the Yankees not only represents a new stage in his career but also poses challenges and expectations. With the competition in Spring Training, the player will need to prove his worth to secure a spot on the main roster.
The addition of González to the group of left-handed hitting outfielders highlights the Yankees’ strategy to build a balanced and competitive team for the 2024 MLB season.
Although González has faced health challenges in recent months, including surgery to repair a herniated disc, he is expected to fully recover in the coming months
A Beloved Mexican in the Major Leagues
The pressure of earning a spot on one of the most iconic teams in Major League Baseball is not new to González, who has demonstrated his ability to face adversities throughout his career.
González arrives backed by a solid Major League Baseball career, with notable moments both with the White Sox and the San Francisco Giants. For him, the expectation will not only be to earn a spot but also to contribute significantly to the team’s successes, becoming a key element in the Yankees’ quest for a championship.
His arrival at the New York Yankees represents not only a new stage in his career but also an exciting chapter for Mexican fans of MLB. The expectation is focused on how González will contribute to the success of the Yankees and how he will overcome obstacles to establish himself as a prominent figure on the team.
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Sources: Tribuna, Al Bat, La-Lista
