| Joe Gonzales | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 19, 1915 San Francisco, California |
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| Died: November 16, 1996 (aged 81) Torrance, California |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| August 28, 1937 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 3, 1937 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-loss record | 1-2 |
| Earned run average | 4.35 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
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Joe Madrid Gonzales [Smokey] (March 19, 1915 - November 16, 1996) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1937 season. Listed at 5' 9", 175 lb., Gonzales batted and threw right-handed. He was born in San Francisco, California.
In an eight-game career, Gonzales posted a 1-2 record with 11 strikeouts and a 4.35 ERA in 31.0 innings of work, including two starts and two complete games.
After retiring from baseball, Gonzales was a field judge in the National Football League for 21 seasons, wearing number 54. He officiated in Super Bowl III.
Gonzales died in Torrance, California at age 81.