SAN MARCOS, Texas – In the latest States Up podcast, Texas State baseball's Jose Gonzalez discusses last season's historic season that ended in the regional final at Stanford as well as what to look for this season coming off a successful campaign.
 
From Spring, Texas, Gonzalez was an All-Sun Belt Second Team honoree in 2022 after hitting .298 with 14 doubles and 13 home runs. The outfielder, who made 44 starts in left field, also drove in a team-high 60 RBI and drew 38 walks.
 
Gonzalez was a face of the Bobcat baseball team that many across the nation grew to know a year ago. After coming off a disappointing 2021 campaign, Gonzalez and the Bobcats bounced back to be nationally-ranked for nearly the entire season, win the Sun Belt conference title, and make some noise in the Stanford Regional against the No. 2 seed Cardinal. Gonzalez was named an all-region team selection after he hit two home runs.
 
In the podcast, Gonzalez reflects on the success that was making a regional final, but also the disappointment in not advancing to a Super Regional. He also shares where his love of baseball came from, why his nickname is "brother," and what his Hispanic heritage means to him.

The podcast can be heard on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, and Google.
 
Fans can also access the podcast at txst.com/podcasts.

Hosted by Brant Freeman, the new States Up podcast is focused on the personalities that make up Texas State, from athletes to coaches to more, and allows fans to get to know the people they cheer for and watch compete even more. 

New episodes of the States Up podcast are released each Friday.