Angel Aragon, baseball player, 1914-1917

Angel Aragon

Born: 8/2/1890 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 1/24/1952 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-08-20 | Final Game: 1917-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Angel Aragon was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1917. His playing career unfolded during a time of significant transformation in the sport, as the game was beginning to emerge from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Aragon appeared in 32 games, where he recorded 9 hits and achieved a batting average of .118. He contributed 5 RBIs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases, although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. Despite the limited success reflected in his statistics, Aragon's involvement in Major League Baseball during these years places him among a select group of players who participated in the early stages of the game’s evolution. His career, while short, represents the struggles and aspirations of many players in the early 20th century who sought to make their mark in a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity in America. Aragon's legacy, like many of his contemporaries, is a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 76 4 9 1 0 0 5 2 5 6 0.118 0.183 0.132 0.315 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career SLG .132 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.315 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 51.5% below 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
1914 NYY AL 6 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1916 NYY AL 12 24 1 5 0 0 0 3 2 2 2 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1917 NYY AL 14 45 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.067 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 12 0 9 26 3 1
OF 9 0 16 1 1 0
SS 2 0 2 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NYA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1916 NYA 3B 8 0 3 16 3 0
1916 NYA OF 2 0 2 1 0 0
1917 NYA 3B 4 0 6 10 0 1
1917 NYA OF 6 0 14 0 1 0
1917 NYA SS 2 0 2 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 12
Shortstop 2
Left Field 5
Center Field 3
Right Field 1