Luis Aguayo, baseball player, 1980-1989

Luis Aguayo

Born: 3/13/1959 in Vega Baja, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-04-19 | Final Game: 1989-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 173 lbs

Biography

Luis Aguayo, born in 1959, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1989. Over the course of his career, Aguayo played in 568 games, amassing 260 hits and hitting 37 home runs, which contributed to a career batting average of .236. He also recorded 109 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths with 7 stolen bases. Aguayo was known for his adaptability, playing multiple infield positions, which allowed him to contribute to various teams during his tenure in the league. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, with the sport evolving in terms of player dynamics and strategies. While not a superstar, Aguayo’s reliability and work ethic made him a valuable asset to the rosters he joined, leaving a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. He retired from professional play on September 30, 1989, concluding a decade that saw significant changes in the game, including increased player mobility and the rise of free agency.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
568 1104 142 260 43 10 37 109 7 94 220 0.236 0.304 0.393 0.697 -520.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 NEDIV PHI 2 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 147 80 203 286 15 54
3B 97 54 46 139 11 9
SS 259 134 234 442 28 85

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 147
Third Base 97
Shortstop 259
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 CLE AL $275,000
1988 PHI NL $375,000
1987 PHI NL $325,000
1986 PHI NL $275,000
1985 PHI NL $237,000
Total Career Earnings $1,487,000