About Pedro González
Lived 1937 – 2021 (aged 83). Pedro González was a Dominican baseball player.
Pedro González Olivares (12 December 1937 – 10 January 2021), nicknamed "Speedy Gonzalez", was a Dominican professional baseball second baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1963–65) and Cleveland Indians (1965–67). He was one of the first 15 Dominicans to play big league baseball.
In 407 career MLB games, González had 264 hits with a batting average of .244, 8 home runs, and 70 runs batted in (RBI). He finished his major league career with an overall .980 fielding percentage.
The Indians acquired González on 10 May 1965 in exchange for first baseman Ray Barker.
González died on 10 January 2021.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pedro González?
baseball player (1937–2021)
When was Pedro González born?
Pedro González was born on 12 December 1937 in San Pedro de Macorís.
When did Pedro González die?
Pedro González died on 10 January 2021 in San Pedro de Macorís.
What was Pedro González's occupation?
Pedro González was a baseball player.
What nationality was Pedro González?
Pedro González was Dominican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pedro González (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pedro González. https://biography.guide/pedro-gonzalez-baseball-player/
MLA: "Pedro González." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pedro-gonzalez-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Pedro González." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pedro-gonzalez-baseball-player/.
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