Larry Gonzales

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Larry Gonzales
Catcher
Born: (1967-03-28) March 28, 1967 (age 57)
West Covina, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 13, 1993, for the  California Angels
Last MLB appearance
June 17, 1993, for the  California Angels
Baseball
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1987 Indianapolis Team

Lawrence Christopher Gonzales (born March 28, 1967) is an American former professional baseball player who played one season for the California Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Larry grew up in West Covina (Ca) and attended Edgewood High School where he played football and baseball. He attended the University of Hawaii from 1986 thru 1988. He was a member of the 1987 USA baseball team which won a silver medal in the 1987 Pan American Games.

Larry has worked for Kingston Technology Co. (www.kingston.com) since 1996 where he is currently the Vice President of Administration.

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