Erick Aybar, baseball player, 2006-2017

Erick Aybar

Born: 1/14/1984 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2006-05-16 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Erick Johan Aybar

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Biography

Erick Aybar, born in 1984, was a talented position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2017. Over the course of his career, Aybar played in 1,454 games and established himself as a reliable hitter, amassing 1,402 hits with a batting average of .271. Known for his speed and agility, he stole 155 bases and recorded 58 home runs and 473 RBIs, showcasing a well-rounded offensive skill set that helped his teams compete in the highly dynamic landscape of the 21st century. Aybar's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, which underscored his impact during his prime years. He was particularly noted for his defensive prowess and ability to contribute in clutch situations, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves. Throughout his time in the league, Aybar exemplified the qualities of a modern infielder, blending solid hitting with quickness on the bases, and he left a lasting legacy as one of the prominent players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1454 5175 643 1402 256 46 58 473 155 285 670 0.271 0.313 0.372 0.685 -6240.3

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
2006 LAA AL 34 40 5 10 1 1 0 2 1 0 8 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2007 LAA AL 79 194 18 46 5 1 1 19 4 10 32 0.237 .268 (-12%) .335 (-17%) .422 (-32%) .758 (-25%) -931.8
2008 LAA AL 98 346 53 96 18 5 3 39 7 14 45 0.277 .263 (+5%) .333 (-6%) .416 (-8%) .749 (-7%) -502.4
2009 LAA AL 137 504 70 157 23 9 5 58 14 30 54 0.312 .262 (+19%) .332 (+6%) .417 (+1%) .750 (+3%) 289.5
2010 LAA AL 138 534 69 135 18 4 5 29 22 35 81 0.253 .257 (-2%) .325 (-6%) .402 (-18%) .728 (-13%) -1318.4
2011 LAA AL 143 556 71 155 33 8 10 59 30 31 68 0.279 .255 (+9%) .320 (avg) .399 (+5%) .719 (+3%) 242.7
2012 LAA AL 141 517 67 150 31 5 8 45 20 22 61 0.290 .254 (+14%) .318 (+2%) .405 (+3%) .724 (+2%) 144.1
2013 LAA AL 138 550 68 149 33 5 6 54 12 23 59 0.271 .253 (+7%) .317 (-5%) .396 (-4%) .714 (-4%) -622.5
2014 LAA AL 156 589 77 164 30 4 7 68 16 36 62 0.278 .251 (+11%) .313 (+2%) .386 (-2%) .700 (avg) -65.1
2015 LAA AL 156 597 74 161 30 1 3 44 15 25 73 0.270 .254 (+6%) .316 (-5%) .404 (-16%) .721 (-11%) -1400.6
2016 ATL NL 97 335 27 81 14 2 2 26 3 20 59 0.242 .255 (-5%) .321 (-9%) .417 (-25%) .738 (-18%) -1141.0
2016 DET AL 29 80 7 20 5 0 1 8 0 11 11 0.250 .255 (-2%) .321 (+6%) .417 (-16%) .738 (-7%) -1141.0
2017 SDP NL 108 333 37 78 15 1 7 22 11 28 57 0.234 .254 (-8%) .324 (-8%) .425 (-18%) .750 (-14%) -876.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2017 SDP NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 1 0 0.00 — -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 61 4 16 3 1 0 4 1 5 0.262

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALDS1 LAA 3 11 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.455
2009 ALCS LAA 6 20 2 5 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.250
2009 ALDS2 LAA 3 11 2 4 1 1 0 2 0 1 0.364
2008 ALDS1 LAA 4 18 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.111
2007 ALDS1 LAA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 55 36 63 118 4 27
3B 13 12 4 11 0 1
OF 8 4 5 0 0 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1337 1288 1975 3393 149 758

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 LAA 2B 3 0 1 3 0 0
2006 LAA SS 19 6 13 22 4 6
2007 LAA 2B 43 35 60 106 4 25
2007 LAA 3B 1 1 0 2 0 0
2007 LAA OF 8 4 5 0 0 0
2007 LAA SS 20 7 14 24 3 2
2008 LAA 2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
2008 LAA SS 96 91 140 276 18 63
2009 LAA SS 136 135 240 378 11 102
2010 LAA SS 135 133 198 344 21 59
2011 LAA SS 142 142 240 406 13 102
2012 LAA SS 139 137 232 359 15 86
2013 LAA SS 138 138 217 328 15 78
2014 LAA SS 155 154 194 359 10 75
2015 LAA SS 154 154 244 359 17 71
2016 ATL 2B 1 1 1 6 0 2
2016 ATL SS 93 88 109 241 13 46
2016 DET 2B 6 0 1 2 0 0
2016 DET 3B 12 11 4 9 0 1
2016 DET SS 11 10 17 24 0 5
2017 SDN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2017 SDN SS 99 93 117 273 9 63

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Second Base 55
Third Base 13
Shortstop 1337
Left Field 6
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 9

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2011 Gold Glove SS
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-09-18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ATL NL $8,500,000
2015 LAA AL $8,500,000
2014 LAA AL $8,500,000
2013 LAA AL $8,750,000
2012 LAA AL $5,075,000
2011 LAA AL $3,000,000
2010 LAA AL $2,050,000
2009 LAA AL $460,000
2008 LAA AL $415,000
2007 LAA AL $382,500
Total Career Earnings $45,632,500