Joan Gonzalez   45 | Pitcher

Gonzalez is back with the Otters in 2026 after spending the first part of the season in the Mexican League with Tigres de Quintana Roo. He was one of the main arms on Evansville’s roster last season, pitching to a 5.42 ERA in 86.1 innings. He started his collegiate career in 2020 with Highland Community College, playing there for two seasons while also becoming an Appalachian League All-Star selection with the Pulaski River Turtles. He would transfer to Bethune-Cookman for his last two years before signing a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He would play two years with the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps in 2023 and 2024 before joining the Otters for the first time last year.