Aristides Aquino, baseball player, 2018-2022

Aristides Aquino

Born: 4/22/1994 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2018-08-19 | Final Game: 2022-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Aristides Aquino, born in 1994, made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2018 to 2022. Primarily recognized as a position player, Aquino showcased his power-hitting ability, amassing 41 home runs and driving in 108 runs over the course of 244 games. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .211, his propensity for hitting home runs marked him as a significant slugger during his time in the league. Aquino's career was highlighted by a remarkable debut season in which he quickly became a fan favorite, known for his explosive offensive performances. His ability to steal bases, totaling 12 in his career, added an extra dimension to his playing style, illustrating his speed and agility on the basepaths. Although he played in an era filled with dynamic offensive players, Aquino's contributions as a power hitter remain a memorable chapter in the history of baseball, reflecting the evolving nature of the game's emphasis on home run production. He officially retired from professional baseball on October 3, 2022.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
244 686 87 145 28 1 41 108 12 66 255 0.211 0.285 0.434 0.719 -304.5

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2018 CIN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CIN NL 56 205 31 53 8 0 19 47 7 16 60 0.259 .252 (+2%) .322 (-2%) .434 (+32%) .757 (+18%) 592.1
2020 CIN NL 23 47 7 8 1 0 2 8 1 6 18 0.170 — — — — -104.4
2021 CIN NL 84 174 25 33 6 1 10 23 2 27 75 0.190 .243 (-22%) .317 (-6%) .410 (-1%) .727 (-3%) -96.8
2022 CIN NL 80 259 24 51 13 0 10 30 2 17 101 0.197 .242 (-19%) .311 (-21%) .394 (-8%) .706 (-14%) -695.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLWC4 CIN 1 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 222 175 343 16 10 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 CIN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 CIN OF 54 53 97 3 2 0
2020 CIN OF 18 12 22 0 0 0
2021 CIN OF 71 40 84 1 3 0
2022 CIN OF 78 70 140 12 5 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 55
Center Field 17
Right Field 155
Designated Hitter 5

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2019 Player of the Month August
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-08-10
2019 Rookie of the Month August