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Erick Aybar
Aybar with the Angels in 2011
Shortstop
Born:(1984-01-14)January 14, 1984(age 40)
Baní,Dominican Republic
Batted:Switch
Threw:Right
MLB debut
May 16, 2006, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average.271
Home runs58
Runs batted in473
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men'sbaseball
RepresentingDominican Republic
World Baseball Classic
Gold medal – first place 2013 San Francisco Team

Erick Johan Aybar(born January 14, 1984) is a Dominican former professionalbaseballshortstop.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Atlanta Braves,Detroit TigersandSan Diego Padres.

Professional career

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

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Aybar was signed by the thenAnaheim Angelsas an amateur free agent in 2002. He made his professional debut with the rookie ballProvo Angels.He spent the 2003 season with the Single-ACedar Rapids Kernels,slashing.308/.346/.446 with 6 home runs and 57 RBI. In 2004, Aybar played for the High-ARancho Cucamonga Quakes,batting.330/.370/.485 in 136 games with career-highs in home runs (14) and RBI (65). In 2005 he played for the Double-AArkansas Travelers,hitting.303/.350/.445 with 9 home runs and 45 RBI. He began the 2006 season in Triple-A with theSalt Lake Bees.[1]

Aybar made his MLB debut on May 16, 2006, apinch runneragainst theToronto Blue Jays.He recorded his first major League hit, in his first start, on May 20, 2006, against theLos Angeles Dodgers,a single to right field in the fourth inning off ofBrett Tomko.[2]Aybar played in 34 major league games in 2006, notching 10 hits in 40 at-bats.

Aybar hit his first career major leaguehome runon September 25, 2007, in a game against theTexas Rangers.On the year, Aybar slashed.237/.279/.289 with 1 homer and 19 RBI. Aybar played in 98 games in 2008, with a batting line.277/.314/.384 with 3 home runs and 39 RBI. On September 5, 2009, Aybar tied a franchise record for most triples in a game with two against theKansas City Royals.On September 8, 2009, Aybar had his first career walk-off hit, against theSeattle Mariners.In 2009, Aybar hit.312 (eighth in the AL) and posted the fourth-best OPS (.776) of all AL shortstops.

Aybar played in 138 games in 2010, batting.253/.306/.330 with 5 home runs and 29 RBI. The next year, he batted.279/.322/.421 with career-highs in home runs (10) and RBI (59) in 143 contests. After the season on November 1, 2011, Aybar was awarded his firstRawlings Gold Glove Award.[3]

In 141 games in 2012, Aybar batted.290/.324/.416 with 8 home runs and 45 RBI. In 2013, Aybar appeared in 138 contests, with a batting line of.271/.301/.382. On July 10, 2014, Aybar was named an All Star for the first time in his career, replacing injuredKansas City RoyalsoutfielderAlex Gordon.Aybar was hitting.283 with six home runs and 45 RBIs through 89 games at the time of his selection.[4]He finished the season hitting.278 with seven home runs and 68 RBI in a career-high 156 games played. In 2015, Aybar slashed.270/.301/.338 in 156 games, along with 3 home runs and 44 RBI.

Atlanta Braves

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Aybar with theAtlanta Braves in 2016

On November 12, 2015, the Angels traded Aybar,Sean Newcomb,Chris Ellisand cash to theAtlanta BravesforAndrelton SimmonsandJosé Briceño .[5]In 97 games for Atlanta, Aybar hit 2 home runs and 26 RBI with a batting line of.242/.293/.313.

Detroit Tigers

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On August 16, 2016, the Braves traded Aybar to theDetroit Tigersin exchange forMike Avilésand Kade Scivique. At the time of the trade, Aybar was batting an average of.242 with two home runs and twenty-six RBI.[6]Aybar mustered 20 hits in 80 at-bats in 29 games for Detroit. On November 3, 2016, Aybar elected free agency.

San Diego Padres

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On February 17, 2017, Aybar signed a minor league contract with theSan Diego Padresorganization, receiving a non-roster invitation tospring training.[7]Aybar made the Opening Day roster for the Padres in 2018, and was selected to the 40-man roster on March 28. On April 18, 2017, Aybar made a pitching appearance for the Padres in a blowout loss against theArizona Diamondbacks,and got catcherChris Herrmannto hit into the final out of the game.[8]On July 24, Aybar suffered a fractured foot and missed a month and a half as a result.[9]With the Padres in 2017 he batted.234/.300/.348 with 7 home runs and 22 RBI in 108 games.

Minnesota Twins

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On February 24, 2018, Aybar signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twinsorganization.[10]He opted out of his contract and became a free agent on March 23.[11]

Acereros de Monclova

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On July 13, 2018, Aybar signed with theAcereros de Monclovaof theMexican Baseball League.[12]In 43 games for Monclova, Aybar slashed.291/.354/.401. The next year, he batted.319/.412/.496 in 88 contests for Monclova. Aybar did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[13]In 2021, Aybar slashed.318/.384/.450 with 3 home runs and 29 RBIs in 52 games. He was released by the team following the season on January 10, 2022.[14]

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

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On February 9, 2022, Aybar signed with theAlgodoneros de Unión Lagunaof theMexican Leaguefor the 2022 season.[15]In 42 games, he batted.261/.324/.379 with 4 home runs and 17 RBIs. Aybar was released on June 21, 2022.

Personal life

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Aybar is the youngest brother (by 10 months) of formerTampa Bay Raysinfielder/outfielderWilly Aybar.[16]His nephew,Wander Franco,also played for the Rays.[17]

References

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  1. ^"Erick Aybar Minor, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History".
  2. ^"Brothers Have a Bright Day Under the Sun — latimes".Articles.latimes.May 21, 2006.RetrievedDecember 4,2016.
  3. ^Spencer, Lyle."Erick Aybar takes home first Gold Glove Award | MLB".M.mlb.RetrievedDecember 4,2016.
  4. ^Spencer, Lyle (January 20, 2016)."Erick Aybar replaces Alex Gordon on AL All-Star team | MLB".M.mlb.RetrievedDecember 4,2016.
  5. ^"Braves deal Andrelton Simmons to Angels for Erick Aybar in SS swap".ESPN.November 12, 2015.
  6. ^Fenech, Anthony (August 16, 2016)."Tigers trade Aviles, Scivicque for IF Aybar".Detroit Free Press.RetrievedAugust 16,2016.
  7. ^Woodbery, Evan (February 8, 2017)."Former Tiger Erick Aybar signs with Padres".mlive.
  8. ^"Sad Padres fans try to enjoy it after D-backs force SS Erick Aybar to pitch".April 19, 2017.
  9. ^"Erick Aybar Diagnosed with Fractured Foot".July 24, 2017.
  10. ^"Twins Sign Erick Aybar".MLB Trade Rumors.February 24, 2018.
  11. ^"Erick Aybar: Leaves Twins".cbssports.March 23, 2018.RetrievedMarch 23,2018.
  12. ^"Erick Aybar Diagnosed with Fractured Foot".July 24, 2017.
  13. ^"Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season".July 2020.
  14. ^@AcererosOficial (January 10, 2022)."Para nosotros siempre serás el que nos devolvió la vida en aquel juego 7. Acereros agradece la entrega de Érick Aybar, parte importante de nuestro equipo entre 2018 - 2021 y quién deja de ser parte de la organización para la próxima temporada.¡Mucho éxito en tu futuro, Aybar!"(Tweet).RetrievedJanuary 15,2022– viaTwitter.
  15. ^@AlgodonerosUL (February 9, 2022)."Los rumores son ciertos 😱 nos llega un regalo desde República Dominicana 😍 La combinación de poder y fuerza, son el mayor atributo de nuestro refuerzo... Bienvenido a casa, Erick Aybar 🔥💪🏻"(Tweet) (in Spanish).RetrievedFebruary 9,2022– viaTwitter.
  16. ^Karen Crouse (October 23, 2008)."The Redemption of Willy Aybar".The New York Times.RetrievedDecember 4,2016.
  17. ^Topkin, Marc (July 2, 2017)."Rays finalize deal with top prospect Wander Franco".Tampa Bay Times.Archivedfrom the original on June 7, 2019.RetrievedSeptember 19,2019.
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