Mike Aviles

Born: 3/13/1981 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-29 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Aviles

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Biography

Mike Aviles, born in 1981, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2017. Over the course of his career, he played in 915 games, displaying a blend of power and speed that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Aviles recorded 786 hits and hit 60 home runs, while also driving in 306 runs. His batting average of .261 reflected his ability to contribute offensively, and he showcased his agility on the base paths with 78 stolen bases. Aviles was known for his adaptability, having played multiple positions throughout his career, including shortstop and third base. He entered the league during a period characterized by an emphasis on athleticism and offensive production, and he became known for his scrappy playing style and clutch hitting. His contributions were particularly notable during his time with teams such as the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox, where he helped to solidify his reputation as a dependable player. Following his retirement in 2017, Aviles left behind a legacy of determination and resilience that resonated with fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
915	3009	380	786	139	13	60	306	78	141	424	0.261	0.295	0.376	0.671	-4808.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
2008	KCR	AL	102	419	68	136	27	4	10	51	8	18	58	0.325	.263 (+23%)	.333 (+6%)	.416 (+15%)	.749 (+11%)	815.6
2009	KCR	AL	36	120	10	22	3	1	1	8	1	4	26	0.183	.262 (-30%)	.332 (-38%)	.417 (-40%)	.750 (-39%)	-846.7
2010	KCR	AL	110	424	63	129	16	3	8	32	14	20	49	0.304	.257 (+18%)	.325 (+3%)	.402 (+2%)	.728 (+3%)	161.1
2011	KCR	AL	53	185	14	41	11	3	5	31	10	9	27	0.222	.255 (-13%)	.320 (-18%)	.399 (-1%)	.719 (-9%)	-379.2
2011	BOS	AL	38	101	17	32	6	0	2	8	4	4	17	0.317	.255 (+24%)	.320 (+6%)	.399 (+9%)	.719 (+8%)	-379.2
2012	BOS	AL	136	512	57	128	28	0	13	60	14	23	77	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.318 (-12%)	.405 (-6%)	.724 (-9%)	-1006.2
2013	CLE	AL	124	361	54	91	15	0	9	46	8	15	41	0.252	.253 (-1%)	.317 (-11%)	.396 (-7%)	.714 (-9%)	-746.1
2014	CLE	AL	113	344	38	85	16	1	5	39	14	13	49	0.247	.251 (-2%)	.313 (-13%)	.386 (-11%)	.700 (-12%)	-871.4
2015	CLE	AL	98	290	37	67	10	0	5	17	3	20	38	0.231	.254 (-9%)	.316 (-11%)	.404 (-22%)	.721 (-17%)	-893.8
2016	DET	AL	68	167	17	35	5	1	1	6	2	9	27	0.210	.255 (-18%)	.321 (-20%)	.417 (-35%)	.738 (-29%)	-855.4
2017	MIA	NL	37	86	5	20	2	0	1	8	0	6	15	0.233	.254 (-9%)	.324 (-8%)	.425 (-32%)	.750 (-22%)	-300.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	2	0	0	0
2B	216	173	349	550	17	102
3B	196	141	95	248	27	15
OF	122	82	140	4	2	1
SS	385	347	537	996	41	246

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	KCA	2B	28	9	26	33	0	5
2008	KCA	3B	7	3	3	3	0	0
2008	KCA	SS	91	89	141	238	10	65
2009	KCA	3B	2	1	0	0	0	0
2009	KCA	SS	34	33	51	92	4	29
2010	KCA	2B	87	86	183	258	11	40
2010	KCA	3B	5	4	2	1	1	0
2010	KCA	SS	13	11	18	29	2	5
2011	KCA	2B	20	19	45	56	3	16
2011	KCA	3B	24	22	13	48	6	3
2011	KCA	SS	6	2	4	10	1	2
2011	BOS	2B	7	1	5	4	0	1
2011	BOS	3B	22	14	7	30	2	1
2011	BOS	OF	5	2	5	0	0	0
2011	BOS	SS	8	6	3	21	0	1
2012	BOS	2B	2	1	1	3	0	0
2012	BOS	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
2012	BOS	SS	128	123	207	369	15	89
2013	CLE	2B	12	11	13	31	1	5
2013	CLE	3B	56	37	29	63	3	6
2013	CLE	OF	5	4	13	0	0	0
2013	CLE	SS	46	34	55	106	4	26
2014	CLE	2B	33	28	52	86	1	19
2014	CLE	3B	36	28	21	49	7	1
2014	CLE	OF	33	20	28	1	0	1
2014	CLE	SS	15	12	21	37	0	7
2015	CLE	2B	11	9	11	39	1	8
2015	CLE	3B	28	22	17	35	5	3
2015	CLE	OF	39	28	54	1	1	0
2015	CLE	SS	23	20	19	52	3	10
2016	DET	2B	10	5	7	21	0	3
2016	DET	3B	9	5	3	9	3	1
2016	DET	OF	39	28	40	2	1	0
2016	DET	SS	6	5	4	7	2	4
2017	MIA	1B	2	0	2	0	0	0
2017	MIA	2B	6	4	6	19	0	5
2017	MIA	3B	6	4	0	7	0	0
2017	MIA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2017	MIA	SS	15	12	14	35	0	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Second Base	216
Third Base	196
Shortstop	385
Left Field	74
Center Field	9
Right Field	42
Designated Hitter	20

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2008	Player of the Week	Week of 2008-08-02

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	DET	AL	$2,000,000
2015	CLE	AL	$3,500,000
2014	CLE	AL	$3,500,000
2013	CLE	AL	$2,250,000
2012	BOS	AL	$1,200,000
2011	KCA	AL	$640,000
2010	KCA	AL	$429,000
2009	KCA	AL	$424,500
Total Career Earnings			$13,943,500