Florida Marlins

Estefania
Team Nickname: Stef
Birthday & Zodiac Sign: April 11 Aries
Background/Nationality: Spaniard-Cuban-American
Hometown: Miami
Profession/Major: Mass CommunicationsYears on Squad: Veteran
Favorite Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Actor: Leonardo Dicaprio
Favorite Music: Fist Pumping Music J
Favorite Artist: Britney Spears
Favorite Song: Kids by MGMT
Favorite Book: Twilight
Favorite TV Show: Chelsea Lately
Favorite Restaurant: Prime 112
Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese
Favorite Ice cream: Birthday Cake Remix from Coldstone Favorite Childhood memory: Being a gymnast
Favorite car: 2009 BMW x5
First Job: Hollister
Fashion Sense: innovative trendsetter
Pet Peeve: Obnoxious People
Hobbies: dancing, shopping, laughing, friends, and pictures.
Craziest/Adventurous Thing you’ve done: Sky diving
One thing you have done that you are most proud of: I won 1st place for my solo dance in State Competition
Dance Background: Jazz, Hip-hop, High Kick, Modern
Dream Vacation/Place you’d like to visit: Europe
Short-term goals: Finish college.
Long-term goals: Have a career and a family.
People you admire, why: My mother because she is very giving, generous, and selfless at times.
Always wanted to meet: Mary-Kate Olson
Three words to describe yourself: energetic, confident, and spontaneous
Favorite Quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” –Marilyn Monroe

Fredi Gonzalez
MANAGING/COACHING CAREER
• Began the season by signing a two-year contract extension through 2011 on February 17, 2009. In his third season as the Marlins skipper, led Florida to their second consecutive winning record (87-75), marking the sixth time in franchise history the club has finished above .500. Became the all-time winningest manager in Marlins history with 242 career wins, surpassing Jack McKeon’s 241. With an 87-75 mark this season, joined Jack McKeon (2004-05) as the only managers to record consecutive campaigns over .500.

• Named the 2008 Sporting News NL Manager of the Year after guiding the Marlins to a 84-77 record in his second year as manager. Marked the fifth time in franchise history that the club finished over .500. He became only the third Marlins manager to lead the team to a winning record (Leyland-1997; McKeon-2003-2005).

• He was named the ninth manager in franchise history on October 3, 2006, replacing Joe Girardi. His first game (April 2, 2007 at Washington) marked his managerial debut at the Major League level. Served as coach for National League at All-Star Game in San Francisco, under manager Tony La Russa.

• Spent previous five seasons (2002-06) in the Atlanta Braves organization, including the last four seasons as third base coach at the Major League level. Managed the triple-A Richmond Braves to a 75-67 second-place finish in 2002.

• He returned for his 11th season with the Marlins, where he served as third base coach at the Major League level from 1999-2001. He managed for seven seasons in the Marlins organization from 1992-1998. Led Portland (AA) to a 79-63 record and first-place finish in 1997. Was selected by Baseball America as the Eastern League Manager of the Year in 1997. Recognized by Baseball America as the Florida State League Manager of the Year in 1994, after going 78-61 with Brevard County (A) and finishing second to Tampa in the FSL championship series. Named Baseball America’s California League Manager of the Year in 1993, guiding High Desert (A) to an 85-52 mark en route to becoming California League Champions. That championship in 1993 marked the first ever by a Marlins’ affiliate. Received the Carl Barger Player Development Person of the Year Award in 1993. Named the first minor league manager in Marlins history, leading the 1992 Erie (A) club to a 40-37 record en route to the New York-Penn League championship series.

• He began his managerial career in 1990, taking over the unaffiliated Miami Miracle (A) of the Florida State League with 20 games remaining on their schedule. He continued his post as manager of the Miracle in 1991.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
• Fredi Jesus Gonzalez and his wife, Pamela, have one daughter, Gabrielle (2/5/91), and one son, Alex Christopher (7/14/93)... graduated from Miami’s Southridge High School in 1982.

PLAYING CAREER
• Selected by the New York Yankees in the 16th round of the 1982 June draft, and spent six seasons as a catcher in the Yankees farm system...had career average of .192 (188x945) with 20 home runs and 118 RBI in44 games...made professional debut with Bradenton (A) in 1982, batting .240 (31x129) with two home runs and 16 RBI in 40 games...played final pro season in 1987, splitting time between Albany and Prince William (A)...hit .125 (6x48) with six RBI in 26 games at Albany, and .065 (2x31) with one RBI in 16 games with Prince William.

Carin
Birthday & Zodiac Sign : February 10, Aquarius
Background/Nationality: Dominican
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Profession/Major: Biology
Years on Squad: Rookie
Favorite Movie: Twilight
Favorite Actor: Shia LaBeouf
Favorite Music: All types of Music
Favorite Artist: Britney Spears
Favorite Song: “Tell Me” by Bobby Valentino
Favorite Book/Book I’m Reading: “Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite TV Show: The Hills
Favorite Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Favorite Food: My Mom’s Food, There is nothing like a home cooked meal !
Favorite Ice cream: Cold Stone
Favorite Vacation Spot: Dominican Republic
Favorite Childhood memory: Disney Vacations with the entire family
Favorite car: Aston Martin Vanquish, black on black
First Job: Mary’s Carpet Administrative Assistant
Fashion Sense: Sexy yet Classy but Comfortable.
Pet Peeve: Careless drivers on their cell phones.
One thing you have done that you are most proud of: Graduated Summa Cum Laude- top 3% of Class of 2008 .
Professional Dance Experience: Dancer for Univision
Fun Facts: Addicted to high heels
Favorite colors: turquoise, royal purple
Favorite Animal: Tiger
Dream Vacation/Place you’d like to visit: Egypt, The Middle East
Short-term goals: To get a thorough education that will serve me in all aspects of life
Long-term goals: To someday care for and work with exotic animals, have a wonderful home and large family.
People you admire,why: Mom- is the strongest woman she knows, Dad- smartest man she knows, Britney Spears- best performer ever
Something nobody knows about you: Great-Grandparents are Chinese
Always wanted to meet: Britney Spears, Carmen Sandiego, Justin Timberlake
Favorite Quote: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Three words to describe yourself: Diligent, Passionate, And Intelligent

Christina
Birthday & Zodiac Sign : September 23, Libra
Background/Nationality: Colombian/ Puerto Rican
Hometown: Miami, FL
Profession/Major: Nursing
Years on Squad: Rookie
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite Actor: Jude Law
Favorite Music: Hip hop and Pop
Favorite Artist: Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry
Favorite Song: “Hypnotize” by Notorious B.I.G.
Favorite Book/Book I’m Reading: The Notebook
Favorite TV Show: Heroes
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Ice cream: Oreo cookies and cream
Favorite Vacation Spot: New York City
Favorite Childhood memory: My first visit to Disney World
Favorite car: BMW
First Job: Best Buy
Fashion Sense: Trendy but comfortable
Pet Peeve: Body odor
Fears: Loosing a loved one.
Hobbies: Dancing, shopping, tanning at the beach.
One thing you have done that you are most proud of: Becoming a Marlins Mermaid.
Dance Background: Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical.
Fun Facts: I love to go dancing and to the movies.
Dream Vacation/Place you’d like to visit: Greece
Short-term goals: Graduate with my Associates degree in Nursing from Miami Dade College.
Long-term goals: Starting my career as a registered nurse.
People you admire,why: My family because they are very supportive and they will always be there for me.
Something nobody knows about you: I’m very organized.
Always wanted to meet: Orlando Bloom
Three words to describe yourself: loving, hardworking, and sweet
Favorite Quote: “Dancing is silent poetry”

John Baker
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
• John David Baker...graduated from De La Salle HS (CA) in
1999...attended the University of California-Berkeley and was
an All-Pac 10 selection as a junior in 2002 when he hit a league
leading .383.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
• Selected by Oakland in fourth round of 2002 First-Year Player
Draft; signed by Athletics’ scout Will Schock...claimed off
waivers by Florida from Oakland on December 15,
2005...claimed off waivers by Oakland from Florida on January
5, 2006...acquired by Florida from Oakland in exchange for INF
Jason Stokes on March 30, 2007.

2009 SEASON
• In his first full Major League campaign, started 99 games behind the plate while posting a .271 average with nine home runs and 50 RBI.

• Hit in a career-best 10 straight games from July 20-August 2, batting at a .394 (13x33) clip.

• Tied a career high with four RBI on September 4 at Washington. Also had four RBI on September 18, 2008 vs. Houston and July 19, 2008 vs. Philadelphia.

• Recorded a season-best three hits four times; May 3 at Chicago, May 24 vs. Tampa Bay, July 8 at San Francisco and September 4 at Washington.

• Had five home runs in May, tying him with Chris Iannetta of Colorado for the most May home runs in the National League by a catcher.

• Led all catchers and ranked fourth in the National League in batting in July with his .362 average (21x58).

• Hit considerably better at home then on the road. Owned a .292 average (52x178) at Land Shark Stadium, but hit only .251 (49x195) in games not at LSS.

• Boasted a .319 average (30x94) with runners in scoring position. Among catchers, ranked second in the National League (Brian McCann-.336) and fourth in the Majors in that catagory.

Natalie
Team Nickname: Little Nat
Birthday & Zodiac Sign : May 21, Gemini.
Background/Nationality: Cuban
Hometown: Miami
Profession/Major: Hospitality Management
Years on Squad: Rookie
Favorite Movie: White Chicks
Favorite Actor: Johnny Depp
Favorite Music: Latin Music
Favorite Artist: Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga
Favorite Song: “Breaking Dishes” by Rihanna
Favorite Book/Book I’m Reading: Book of Psalms
Favorite TV Show: So You Think You Can Dance
Favorite Restaurant: The Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Food: Cuban and Italian
Favorite Ice cream: Chocolate!!!
Favorite Vacation Spot: Key West
Favorite Childhood memory: My traditional Family Sundays
Favorite car: BMW 6 series
First Job: Dance Instructor
Fashion Sense: Trendy and colorful
Pet Peeve: Obnoxious people
Fears: snakes
Hobbies: dancing and being in the outdoors
One thing you have done that you are most proud of: Mastering Flamenco Dance
Dance Background: Flamenco, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Ballroom,Salsa, and Pointe
Dream Vacation/Place you’d like to visit: Europe & Atlantis.
Short-term goals: Maintain good grades and a high GPA in College
Long-term goals: Become a successful business owner and a professional dancer.
People you admire,why: My father because of the fulfillments he has made in his life for others and the obstacles that he has overcome.
Three words to describe yourself: Fun, ambitious, and Caring
Favorite Quote: “Determination is key to success.”

Chris Coghlan
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
• Christopher B. Coghlan...attended the University of Mississippi.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
• Selected by Florida in Compensation (A) Round of 2006 First-
Year Player Draft; signed by Marlins’ scout Mark Willoughby.

2009 SEASON
• Started the season at triple-A New Orleans, where he batted .344 (33x96) with nine doubles, a triple, three home runs and 22 RBI in 25 games for the Zephyrs. Had contract selected on May 8 and made his Major League debut that night in Colorado, making the start at second base and going 2x4 at the plate.

• Ranked sixth in the National League in batting with his .321 average and led all Major League rookies in average, runs (84), hits (162), doubles (31), total bases (232), multi-hit games (51), on-base percentage (.390) and OPS (.850). Led all NL rookies in slugging percentage (.460) and ranked second in extra base hits (46), third in walks (53), and fifth in triples (6) and RBI (47).

• Became just the eighth ML rookie in the last 50 years to hit .321 or better and first Marlins rookie ever to hit over .300 for a season.

• Led all NL leadoff hitters and ranked tied for second in the Majors with a .336 average (150x446), while also leading the NL with his .397 on-base percentage.

• In 56 games prior to the All-Star break, he batted .245 (49x200) with 30 runs scored, 10 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 15 RBI. After the break, boasted a NL -leading .372 (113x304) average with 54 runs, 21 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 32 RBI in 72 games. Led all Major Leaguers with 113 hits in the second half of the season and was one of only three ML players with 100+ hits after the break (Derek Jeter-102, Ryan Braun-100).

• His 113 hits were the most by any NL player since Juan Pierre in 2004 and tied for the most in the NL in the last 45 years. His hit total was tied for the most ever by a NL rookie and the fourth-most by a rookie in Major League history. He became the first NL rookie in ML history, and fourth overall, to lead the Majors in hits after the All-Star break, joining Ichiro (109; 2001), Nomar Garciaparra (105; 1997) and Dale Mitchell (129; 1947).

• Became the first rookie in 25 years to have 150+ hits while playing in 130 or less games: Kirby Puckett, 1984 (165 hits, 128 games).

• Named National League Rookie of the Month after leading the Majors with 47 hits in August. Became the first NL rookie to post 47+ hits in a single month since Wally Moon had 52 in July of 1954.

• Hit.382 in September, second in the NL, and led the Majors with 47 hits. He was just the third rookie in the last 30 years to lead the Majors in hits in September (Hanley Ramirez-43 in 2006; Dave Stapleton-45 in 1980). Marked the first time since 2005 any ML player had 47+ hits in September (Randy Winn-51; Jimmy Rollins-49). The 47 hits were the most by a ML rookie in September since 1928, when Hall-of-Famer Chuck Klein had 50.

• With his 94 hits over the months of August and September, he became the first ML rookie with 94 hits over a two-month span since Dale Miitchell in 1947 (103 in July-August). He was the first NL player with 94 hits in a two-month span since Dave Parker in 1978 (94 in August-September) and first ML player since Ichiro in 2004 (100 in August-September).

• Hit safely in a career best 14 games, from August 23-September 6, to establish the longest hit streak by a rookie this season. Bested Andrew McCutchen’s 13 game streak from June 11-25. Batted .443 (27x61) over the streak and posted multiple hits in
the last six.

• Tied a Marlins rookie record by scoring at least one run in nine consecutive games from September 1-10. Hanley Ramirez also had a nine-game streak from August 20-30, 2006.

• Posted first career multi-home run game on August 27 against the New York Mets.

• Tallied multi-hit efforts in eight straight games from August 1-9, marking a new club record. Became the first Major League rookie to post two or more hits in eight consecutive games since the Reds’ Dan Driessen in 1973. Tallied a six-game streak from September 1-6 and became the first Major League rookie since Wally Joyner in 1986 to record two streaks of six or more games with multiple hits.

• Tied a season best with four hits August 9 at Philadelphia. Also had four hits on June 12 in Toronto and September 17 at Cincinnati.

• Hit .352 with runners in scoring position, fifth best in the NL and
11th in the Majors.

• Was the second-hardest player to double-up in the NL and fourth in the Majors, doing so once every 168.0 at-bats. Ichiro (639.0), Curtis Grandersonn (631.0) and Michael Bourn (606.0) were the only ones higher.

• Led the NL in day batting (.376) and had the sixth-best average
against righties (.323).

• Hit first career leadoff home run July 17 against Philadelphia.
Was the first leadoff home run by a Marlin since Hanley Ramirez
did so on September 24, 2008 at Washington. Also led off
August 8 at Philadelphia and August 27 vs. New York games
with home runs.

• Connected for his first career pinch-hit home run July 24 at Los
Angeles.

• Connected for first Major League home run May 13 in
Milwaukee off Braden Looper.