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<p><a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">Carlos Eduardo González</a> was born on October 17, 1985, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Commonly known by his nickname "CarGo," he established a notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Colorado Rockies. Although he played most frequently as a left fielder, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> was also utilized as a right fielder. Over his career, he earned several accolades, including being named National League batting champion and receiving three Gold Glove Awards and one Silver Slugger Award.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Minor League Beginnings</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> was introduced to baseball at the age of five, encouraged by his older brother. He began playing in Maracaibo’s Little League program, a well-regarded hub for baseball talent in Venezuela. Facing intense competition from an early age, he quickly rose to prominence, traveling across the country to play in various youth leagues. He first drew national media attention when he hit a home run off <a href="/biography/f-lix-hern-ndez">Félix Hernández</a>, who would go on to become an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game">MLB All-Star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game">pitcher</a>.</p>

<p><a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> began his professional career on August 3, 2002, after signing a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2003, he played for the Missoula Osprey. The following year he divided his time between the Yakima Bears (Low-A) and the South Bend Silver Hawks (Single-A). In 2005, he returned to the Silver Hawks and recorded a .307 batting average, ranking second on the team. Recognized as one of the most promising prospects, Baseball America ranked him No. 32 on its Top 100 Prospects list in 2006, and by 2007 he had risen to No. 8 on their top 10 prospects list.</p>

<h2>MLB Career and Key Achievements</h2>

<p>On December 14, 2007, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> was traded to the Oakland Athletics, marking the beginning of his MLB career. He debuted in the major leagues on May 30, 2008, at the age of 22. He hit his first career home run on June 20, 2008, against the Florida Marlins. Later that year, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> was traded to the Colorado Rockies.</p>

<p>Initially assigned to the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> received a call-up when several Rockies outfielders were sidelined with injuries. He made an immediate impact, notably setting a record for most hits in a National League Division Series (NLDS).</p>

<p>Throughout his career, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> achieved a batting average of .287, with over 1,400 hits and 234 home runs during his MLB tenure. He was selected to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game">All-Star</a> team three times (2012, 2013, and 2016) and won the National League batting title in 2010. Known for his combination of offensive and defensive prowess, he was honored with three Gold Glove Awards and one Silver Slugger Award.</p>

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<h2>Family Background and Personal Life</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">Carlos González</a> was born into a lower-middle-class family. He is the <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">son</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro">Euro</a> and Lucila González. His older brother, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro">Euro Jr.</a>, played a significant role in fostering his love for baseball and supporting his early development in the sport. <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> credits his brother’s dedication and encouragement for his entry into the professional baseball arena.</p>

<p>In his personal life, Carlos is married to Indonesian Riera, a fellow Venezuelan. The couple exchanged vows on October 20, 2012. Known for his approachable persona and charisma, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> enjoys a strong fan base, including more than 250,000 followers on Twitter.</p>

<p>Over the course of his career, <a href="/biography/carlos-gonzalez">González</a> accumulated considerable wealth, with an estimated net worth of $36.9 million, reflecting both his success on the field and his endorsements off of it.</p>

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