Wikelman González
| Wikelman González | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox – No. 66 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 25, 2002 Maracay, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 20, 2025, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through June 23, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.50 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Wikelman David González (born March 25, 2002) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Boston Red Sox
González signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent on July 2, 2018.[1] He made his professional debut in 2019 with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox.
González did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He returned to action in 2021 to play for the rookie-level Florida Complex League Red Sox and Salem Red Sox. He spent the 2022 season with Salem and the Greenville Drive, then started the 2023 season with Greenville before his promotion to the Portland Sea Dogs.[3][4][5] González was recognized as the Red Sox's minor league pitcher of the year for 2023.[6]
On November 14, 2023, the Red Sox added González to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He began the 2024 season with Double-A Portland, ranked as the Red Sox' number seven minor league prospect by Baseball America.[7] In 24 appearances (19 starts) for Portland, González compiled a 4-3 record and 4.73 ERA with 92 strikeouts across 83+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Chicago White Sox
On December 11, 2024, González, along with Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth and Kyle Teel, was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Garrett Crochet.[8] González was optioned to the Double-A Birmingham Barons to begin the 2025 season.[9] In 16 appearances (four starts) split between Birmingham and the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he logged a 5-2 record and 3.50 ERA with 39 strikeouts over 36 innings. On June 20, 2025, González was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10]
References
- ^ "Wilkelman Gonzalez soaring up Red Sox rankings, has reached 98 MPH with fastball after signing at 140 pounds". March 8, 2022.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Promoted Red Sox prospect up to 99 MPH, 'throws a little bit of everything'". July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Red Sox coaches find a way to unlock the talent of pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Red Sox Prospect Report: Wikelman Gonzalez Blossoms into Star". July 23, 2023.
- ^ Speier, Alex (September 26, 2023). "Minor league honors offer Red Sox chance to reflect on their developing homegrown pitching pipeline". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Speier, Alex (April 1, 2024). "A look at the Red Sox' full-season minor league affiliates and the top prospects at each level". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Browne, Ian (December 11, 2024). "Crochet dealt to Red Sox for big prospect haul". MLB.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "White Sox makes five roster moves". mlb.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "White Sox Place Davis Martin On IL With Forearm Strain". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)