Luis Aquino

Born: 5/19/1964 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-08-08 | Final Game: 1995-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Luis Antonio Aquino

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Biography

Luis Aquino, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1986 to 1995. Known for his competitive spirit and versatile pitching style, Aquino made a significant impact on the mound during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 31-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68, showcasing his ability to keep hitters at bay over the course of his career. His strikeout total reached 318, demonstrating his capacity to overpower batters with his pitches. Aquino's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the emergence of power hitters and diverse pitching strategies. While he recorded five saves throughout his time in the league, his role extended beyond just closing games; he was often called upon in critical situations, reflecting his reliability and adaptability as a pitcher. Despite not being a household name, Luis Aquino's contributions to the teams he played for have earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	32	222	69	5	3	5	678.3	698	277	45	224	318	3.68	0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 8.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1986	TOR	AL	1	1	7	0	0	0	0	11.3	14	8	3	5	6.35	3.97 (-60%)	-285.2
1988	KCR	AL	1	0	7	5	1	1	0	29.0	33	9	17	11	2.79	3.73 (+25%)	-
1989	KCR	AL	6	8	34	16	2	1	0	141.3	148	55	35	68	3.50	3.71 (+6%)	-
1990	KCR	AL	4	1	20	3	1	0	0	68.3	59	24	27	28	3.16	3.86 (+18%)	-
1991	KCR	AL	8	4	38	18	1	1	3	157.0	152	60	47	80	3.44	3.91 (+12%)	-
1992	KCR	AL	3	6	15	13	0	0	0	67.7	81	34	20	11	4.52	3.75 (-21%)	-
1993	MIA	NL	6	8	38	13	0	0	0	110.7	115	42	40	67	3.42	4.19 (+18%)	-
1994	MIA	NL	2	1	29	1	0	0	0	50.7	39	21	22	22	3.73	4.51 (+17%)	-
1995	WSN	NL	0	2	29	0	0	0	2	37.3	47	16	11	22	3.86	4.45 (+13%)	-
1995	SFG	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	5.0	10	8	2	4	14.40	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
222	35	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.114	0.139	0.114	0.253	0.0

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career SLG .114 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.253 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1986	TOR	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	KCR	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	KCR	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	KCR	AL	20	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	KCR	AL	38	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	KCR	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	MIA	NL	38	25	1	2	0	7	0.080	—	—	—	—
1994	MIA	NL	29	6	1	1	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—
1995	WSN	NL	29	3	0	1	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1995	SFG	NL	5	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	222	69	54	117	5	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	TOR	P	7	0	1	1	0	0
1988	KCA	P	7	5	2	2	1	1
1989	KCA	P	34	16	11	23	0	3
1990	KCA	P	20	3	4	10	0	2
1991	KCA	P	38	18	14	21	3	3
1992	KCA	P	15	13	4	16	0	1
1993	FLO	P	38	13	10	30	1	5
1994	FLO	P	29	1	5	10	0	2
1995	MON	P	29	0	1	4	0	1
1995	SFN	P	5	0	2	0	0	1