A guy who hit .221 with four homers in his second season in the Majors doesn’t sound like someone who would eventually become a fan favorite. But that’s the case for Marwin Gonzalez, who went from barely relevant to household name by adapting his game to help the team.
Marwin showed flashes early in his career, forever endearing himself to Astros fans when he broke up Yu Darvish’s no-hitter with two outs in the ninth.
But his struggles at the plate kept him from getting much playing time his first two seasons in the Big Leagues. So, he became a more valuable asset to the team by learning to play all around the diamond.