Aristides Aquino
Born: 4/22/1994 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2018-08-19 | Final Game: 2022-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Biography
Aristides Aquino, born in 1994, made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2018 to 2022. Primarily recognized as a position player, Aquino showcased his power-hitting ability, amassing 41 home runs and driving in 108 runs over the course of 244 games. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .211, his propensity for hitting home runs marked him as a significant slugger during his time in the league.
Aquino's career was highlighted by a remarkable debut season in which he quickly became a fan favorite, known for his explosive offensive performances. His ability to steal bases, totaling 12 in his career, added an extra dimension to his playing style, illustrating his speed and agility on the basepaths. Although he played in an era filled with dynamic offensive players, Aquino's contributions as a power hitter remain a memorable chapter in the history of baseball, reflecting the evolving nature of the game's emphasis on home run production. He officially retired from professional baseball on October 3, 2022.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 686 | 87 | 145 | 28 | 1 | 41 | 108 | 12 | 66 | 255 | 0.211 | 0.285 | 0.434 | 0.719 | -304.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 56 | 205 | 31 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 47 | 7 | 16 | 60 | 0.259 | 592.1 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 23 | 47 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 0.170 | -104.4 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 84 | 174 | 25 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 27 | 75 | 0.190 | -96.8 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 80 | 259 | 24 | 51 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 17 | 101 | 0.197 | -695.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 222 | 175 | 343 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CIN | OF | 54 | 53 | 97 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | OF | 18 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | OF | 71 | 40 | 84 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | OF | 78 | 70 | 140 | 12 | 5 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 55 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 155 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Player of the Month | August |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-08-10 |
| 2019 | Rookie of the Month | August |