Nick Gonzales

Nick Gonzales went 2-for-3 with a double and four RBI in the Pirates' 11-5 victory over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzales's performance was a key component in Pittsburgh's offensive explosion, driving in runs and maintaining pressure on Atlanta's pitching throughout the game. With a season batting average now sitting at .300 and his RBI count rising to 13, Gonzales is proving to be a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, especially in leagues that reward on-base percentage and RBI. His ability to draw walks and connect with the ball, evidenced by his .358 wOBA, suggests sustained potential for fantasy relevance. While his power numbers aren't eye-popping, his consistent contact and knack for getting on base make him a solid option at second base in most fantasy formats.

Nick Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Pirates' 5-4 victory over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

The young second baseman's solo shot contributed crucially to his team's narrow win. Despite a sluggish start to the season with a .227 batting average and limited production across 22 at-bats, this performance could hint at a turning point. Gonzales's power potential is evident with two homers early in the season, but his overall value in fantasy leagues remains a gamble due to his high strikeout rate (0.208) and low walk rate (0.042). Owners should monitor if this game sparks a hot streak, though expectations should be tempered given his current metrics.

Nick Gonzales went 2-for-4 with two RBI, including a triple and a home run, while scoring two runs in the game.

Fantasy Impact

With these impressive numbers, Gonzales now has a season batting average of .167 in his first four MLB games. The homer was the first of his career.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have invited prospect Nick Gonzales to MLB spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzales, the seventh overall pick of the 2020 MLB draft, reached the Double-A level in 2022, hitting .263 with seven homers, five steals, and an .812 OPS across 71 games. At 23 years of age, it shouldn't be long before he gets a taste of MLB action with a Pirates club set to give plenty of playing time to young players in 2023.

The Pirates added 2020 first-round pick INF Nick Gonzales to their 60-man player pool.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzales will get some development time with the organization after being selected with the seventh overall pick in this year's draft. The 21-year-old appears to be Pittsburgh's second baseman of the future. He has a plus hit tool and is often compared to Keston Hiura of the Brewers.