Ramon Aviles, baseball player, 1977-1981

Ramon Aviles

Born: 1/22/1952 in Manati, P.R.

Died: 1/27/2020 in Manati, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1977-07-10 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Ramon Antonio Aviles

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Biography

Ramon Aviles, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He played primarily as a position player from 1977 until his final game on October 4, 1981. Over the course of his career, Aviles appeared in 117 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a career batting average of .268. He recorded a total of 51 hits, including 2 home runs, and contributed 24 RBIs to his teams. While he did not steal any bases, his offensive contributions were significant during his tenure. Aviles played in an era that was characterized by a mix of traditional baseball styles and the emerging power game. While he may not have been known for his speed on the bases, his ability to hit for average placed him among the more consistent players of his time. His career, though relatively brief, reflected the competitive spirit of the late 20th century in Major League Baseball, a time when players were beginning to redefine the approach to hitting and overall gameplay. Aviles's journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 190 21 51 9 0 2 24 0 21 22 0.268 0.341 0.347 0.688 21.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.718 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
1977 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 27 61 7 17 2 0 0 12 0 8 8 0.279 .265 (+5%) .329 (+13%) .397 (-22%) .727 (-6%) -19.1
1980 PHI NL 51 101 12 28 6 0 2 9 0 10 9 0.277 .264 (+5%) .326 (+3%) .387 (+2%) .714 (+3%) 40.0
1981 PHI NL 38 28 2 6 1 0 0 3 0 3 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 NEDIV PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
1980 NLCS PHI 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 63 27 82 86 5 20
3B 13 0 2 8 1 1
SS 34 14 32 55 5 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 BOS 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1979 PHI 2B 27 17 40 44 2 8
1980 PHI 2B 15 9 28 22 3 9
1980 PHI SS 29 14 32 52 5 12
1981 PHI 2B 20 1 14 19 0 3
1981 PHI 3B 13 0 2 8 1 1
1981 PHI SS 5 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 63
Third Base 13
Shortstop 34