Aaron Guiel, baseball player, 2002-2006

Aaron Guiel

Born: 10/5/1972 in Vancouver, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2002-06-22 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Aaron Colin Guiel

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Biography

Aaron Guiel, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006. Primarily a position player, Guiel played in a total of 307 games during his career. He recorded 239 hits and showcased his power at the plate with 35 home runs, contributing 128 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .246, Guiel demonstrated a solid, if unspectacular, offensive skill set, complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. Guiel played in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball values and the emergence of advanced analytics, which began to influence player evaluation. His journey through the major leagues included stints with several teams, where he was known for his versatility and determination. While he may not have been a superstar, Guiel's contributions were valued for their reliability and consistency, earning him a place in the hearts of fans and a notable presence in the game during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
307 970 151 239 58 0 35 128 8 83 218 0.246 0.322 0.414 0.736 -414.6

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.757 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
2002 KCR AL 70 240 30 56 13 0 4 38 1 19 61 0.233 .261 (-11%) .331 (-11%) .416 (-19%) .747 (-15%) -700.3
2003 KCR AL 99 354 63 98 30 0 15 52 3 27 63 0.277 .264 (+5%) .332 (+4%) .422 (+16%) .754 (+11%) 696.5
2004 KCR AL 42 135 15 21 4 0 5 13 1 17 42 0.156 .266 (-42%) .335 (-22%) .427 (-31%) .762 (-27%) -648.1
2005 KCR AL 33 109 18 32 5 0 4 7 1 6 21 0.294 .264 (+11%) .330 (+8%) .418 (+7%) .749 (+7%) 158.0
2006 KCR AL 19 50 9 11 3 0 3 7 0 7 11 0.220 .269 (-18%) .336 (+1%) .431 (+7%) .768 (+4%) 47.0
2006 NYY AL 44 82 16 21 3 0 4 11 2 7 20 0.256 .269 (-5%) .336 (avg) .431 (+2%) .768 (+1%) 47.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 9 69 1 0 2
OF 260 223 512 20 13 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 KCA OF 61 53 114 5 6 1
2003 KCA OF 89 84 190 9 3 2
2004 KCA OF 39 35 82 3 3 0
2005 KCA OF 30 26 64 1 1 0
2006 KCA OF 14 13 30 1 0 0
2006 NYA 1B 15 9 69 1 0 2
2006 NYA OF 27 12 32 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Left Field 46
Center Field 31
Right Field 186
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 KCA AL $320,000
Total Career Earnings $320,000