Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Will Smith Believes Dodgers Prospect Victor Gonzalez Could Make Impact At Major League Level During 2020 Season
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Will Smith Believes Dodgers Prospect Victor Gonzalez Could Make Impact At Major League Level During 2020 Season

Matt Borelli
June 16, 2020
3 Min Read
Victor Gonzalez, 2020 Spring Training
Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Prior to Spring Training abruptly coming to a halt due to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Los Angeles Dodgers were cruising through their Cactus League schedule.

While the arrivals of Mookie Betts and David Price dominated headlines, the club also received unexpected contributions from the likes of Zach McKinstry and Cody Thomas.

On the pitching side, Victor Gonzalez turned heads in his relatively brief time pitching in Cactus League games. He held the Arizona Diamondbacks to just one run across one inning of work in his first outing of the spring.

The left-hander followed up that performance by tossing two perfect innings against the Texas Rangers. It marked Gonzalez’s final start on the Major League side, as the Dodgers optioned him to Minor League camp during the first week of March.

Despite only being with the Dodgers for a short time, Gonzalez caught the eye of Will Smith, who wouldn’t be surprised to see him help the club out at some point later in the year, via SportsNet LA:

“Victor Gonzalez, new lefty who has been with us for a while, he looked really good the day I caught him. I think it was two innings, and he looked phenomenal. He’s got the stuff and makeup to really help us out this year, I feel like.”

Gonzalez spent the 2019 season with High-A Rancho Cucamonga, Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, going a combined 5-2 with a 2.31 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts against 32 walks in 38 games (13 starts).

“He can kind of do a lot of different things as far as starter, reliever. He’s started, we’ve put him in the ‘pen. He just wants to pitch,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Gonzalez during spring.

“He gets lefties out, gets righties out. I think the goal is probably to get him back as a starter to kind of continue to develop; I don’t know what (Minor League) level. His ability to pitch in different roles is valued. This guy has a big arm.

“I want to see the command continue to tighten up but it’s a good slider, a good change. I’d be surprised if we don’t see him this year at some point in time. I’d be disappointed.”

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in our shows, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2020 Spring TrainingLos Angeles DodgersVictor GonzálezWill Smith
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, AJ Pollock, Luke Raley, Chris Taylor, Justin Turner, Dodgers win
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Justin Turner: Dodgers Emphasize And Carry Out Daily Focus

April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
Andrew Friedman, Stan Kasten, Brandon Gomes, Mark Walter, Tom Verducci, Jack Flaherty, 2024 NLCS
Dodgers News

Whit Merrifield Credits Dodgers Front Office For Creativity With Luxury Tax

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024
Mookie Betts
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers Roster: Mookie Betts Activated, Eddy Alvarez Optioned To Triple-A

July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022
Mookie Betts, hit by pitch
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers Injuries: Mookie Betts Sustains Fracture On Hit By Pitch

June 16, 2024
June 16, 2024

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어