Miguel Ángel González Martínez (born May 27, 1984), also known by his nickname El Mariachi,[1] is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher.

[3] González attended San Fernando High School and Los Angeles Mission College.

Out during the regular season while recovering from a knee injury, he made a comeback with the Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League.

He said that he signed to play with fellow Mexican players Dennys Reyes, Luis Ayala and Óscar Villarreal, as well as the fact that the Orioles gave him the opportunity to improve his skills.

On May 9, 2013, González was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an unhealed blister on his throwing thumb; at the time he had a record of 2-2 in six starts with an ERA of 4.58.

[citation needed] On September 3, 2014, González pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career against the Cincinnati Reds.

On March 30, 2016, González received his unconditional release by the Orioles, who opted to cut him rather than send him to the minor leagues at the beginning of the 2016 season.

On August 31, 2017, the White Sox traded González to the Texas Rangers for infielder Ti'Quan Forbes.

[13] He appeared in 3 starts only before being lost for the season due to rotator cuff inflammation which required season-ending surgery.

[16] González's wife, Lucía, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Leah, in June 2013 in Southern California.