Nats prospect wins GCL batting title
Infielder goes 2-for-2 Wednesday to finish with .350 average
WASHINGTON -- Nationals infielder prospect Esmailyn Gonzalez clinched the Gulf Coast League batting title on Wednesday. Gonzalez, 18, went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs against the GCL Marlins to complete his second domestic season with a .350 batting average.
In addition to winning the battle title, Gonzalez finished the regular season with two home runs, 33 RBIs, nine stolen bases and an on-base percentage of .436 in 50 games.
Gonzalez signed with the Nationals as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2006.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com.