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The book on Luis Gonzalez.(baseball player)(Brief Article)
Before a game at Busch Stadium last month, a handful of kids kept shouting Luis Gonzalez's name during warm ups.
They caught his attention as he milled around between home and the dugout. He looked back at them and smiled the smile of a man who was playing so well he can't wait for the game to start.
"I'll get to you guys in a minute, OK?"
Fans shout at players every day during batting practice. Not all players acknowledge the shouts. Gonzo not only acknowledged them, he left onlookers convinced that he not only would get back with the fans, but that he genuinely wanted to.
He has a reputation for treating people equally, whether it's legendary radio man Jack Buck asking for an interview or a pimply faced teen-ager asking for an autograph.
That humble, friendly behavior--not to mention his home run pace this season--sets Gonzalez apart. He is considered an all-around good guy whose quiet leadership makes him the man in the Arizona clubhouse.
Before joining the Diamondbacks in 1999, he had hit .300 only once, his highest HR output was 23 and his best RBI total was 79. In 1999, he batted .336, hit 26 homers and batted in 111. He put up comparable numbers last year (.311, 31, 114).
- Arizona's Luis Gonzalez Finds Late Success Rewarding.
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest CLICK, PAUL September 1, 2001 700+ words
...he arrived in Phoenix, Luis Gonzalez has become one of the game...finally blurted out: "Luis Gonzalez." The scout's reasoning...The swifter style of the National League is tailored more to my style...and a .323 batting mark. National League pitchers would say he...
- Luis Gonzalez looking for more production.(East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.))
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Price, Ed February 22, 2003 700+ words
...never reached the World Series when Luis Gonzalez has hit fewer than 57 home runs. OK...Arizona won 98 games and led the National League in runs scored last season even with...Photo Service, 202-383-6099): Luis Gonzalez (c) 2003, East Valley Tribune...
- Luis Gonzalez looking for more production.
- Newspaper article from: East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) February 22, 2003 700+ words
...never reached the World Series when Luis Gonzalez has hit fewer than 57 home runs...Arizona won 98 games and led the National League in runs scored last season even with...Photo Service, 202-383-6099): Luis Gonzalez
- Luis Gonzalez takes back seat to Barry Bonds.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Roderick, Joe June 30, 2001 700+ words
...the thought. "I do have a partner: Luis Gonzalez. It's unfortunate that he is being...not be a starter despite leading the National League in hits (107), being tied for second...s the case in the voting for the National League outfield this year." Gonzalez has...
- Luis Gonzalez finds a change of scenery.
- Newspaper article from: East Valley Tribune (Mesa, AZ) April 19, 2007 700+ words
...me too, buddy," Clark said. "For me, too." ___ Luis Gonzalez is wearing Dodger blue instead of Sedona Red these days...could play every day, and Gonzalez wanted to stay in the National League West, in part because he'd be familiar with the pitching...
- World Series Champion Luis Gonzalez Joins EA SPORTS Lineup for Triple Play 2002.
- Press release article from: Business Wire December 3, 2001 700+ words
...Diamondbacks(TM) star and World Series(R) Champion Luis Gonzalez, naming him spokesman for EA SPORTS(TM) Triple Play...program. Gonzalez, who finished third in this year's National League(TM) Most Valuable Player voting, provided the game...
- World Series Champion Luis Gonzalez Digs into the Batter's Box for the MLB...
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 31, 2002 700+ words
...today plans to feature 2001 World Series(R) Champion Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks on all marketing items related...addition, the perennial All-Star outfielder was the only National League(TM) player to appear in all 162 regular season games...
- GNC Extends Agreement with Luis Gonzalez; Major League Baseball Star Enters His...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 5, 2004 700+ words
...retailer of nutritional supplements, announced today that Luis Gonzalez, has signed on for another season as a member of GNC...right-handed pitchers, while ranking in the top 10 in the National League in doubles, intentional walks, multi-hit games, total...
