San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez crashed his career-high 40th homer last Sunday in a 7-4 loss to Arizona at Phoenix’s Chase Field. He joins Greg Vaughn, Phil Nevin and Ken Caminiti as the only Padres to ever hit 40 homers in a season, and is the first San Diego player to hit 35+ homers two straight years.
Gonzalez spent many years growing up in Obregon, and represented Mexico in both the Caribbean Series and World Baseball Classic this year. Padres manager Bud Black stated, “It’s a great accomplishment….He’s one of the premier power hitters in the National League.”
Gonzalez has been nominated for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player who combines good play with sportsmanship and community involvement.
Gonzalez spent many years growing up in Obregon, and represented Mexico in both the Caribbean Series and World Baseball Classic this year. Padres manager Bud Black stated, “It’s a great accomplishment….He’s one of the premier power hitters in the National League.”
Gonzalez has been nominated for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player who combines good play with sportsmanship and community involvement.
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