Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, born 1967)

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Luis Gonzalez
Luis Gonzalez by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Gonzalez in 2017
Left fielder
Born: (1967-09-03) September 3, 1967 (age 57)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 1990, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2008, for the Florida Marlins
Awards and achievements
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
April 2001
June 2001
Succeeded by
Preceded by Houston Astros longest hitting streak
1997—2000 (tied)
Succeeded by
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
July 5, 2000
Succeeded by