Luis Aquino
Born: 5/19/1964 in Santurce, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1986-08-08 | Final Game: 1995-09-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Luis Antonio Aquino
Biography
Luis Aquino, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1986 to 1995. Known for his competitive spirit and versatile pitching style, Aquino made a significant impact on the mound during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 31-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68, showcasing his ability to keep hitters at bay over the course of his career. His strikeout total reached 318, demonstrating his capacity to overpower batters with his pitches.
Aquino's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the emergence of power hitters and diverse pitching strategies. While he recorded five saves throughout his time in the league, his role extended beyond just closing games; he was often called upon in critical situations, reflecting his reliability and adaptability as a pitcher. Despite not being a household name, Luis Aquino's contributions to the teams he played for have earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 32 | 222 | 69 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 678.3 | 698 | 277 | 45 | 224 | 318 | 3.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6.35 | -285.2 |
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29.0 | 33 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 2.79 | - |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 6 | 8 | 34 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 141.3 | 148 | 55 | 35 | 68 | 3.50 | - |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 4 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 59 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 3.16 | - |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 8 | 4 | 38 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 157.0 | 152 | 60 | 47 | 80 | 3.44 | - |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 3 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 81 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 4.52 | - |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 6 | 8 | 38 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.7 | 115 | 42 | 40 | 67 | 3.42 | - |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 39 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 3.73 | - |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37.3 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 3.86 | - |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 14.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.114 | 0.139 | 0.114 | 0.253 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 38 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 222 | 69 | 54 | 117 | 5 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TOR | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | KCA | P | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | KCA | P | 34 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 | KCA | P | 20 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | KCA | P | 38 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | KCA | P | 15 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | FLO | P | 38 | 13 | 10 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | FLO | P | 29 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | MON | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SFN | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 222 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MON | NL | $420,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $575,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $735,000 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $650,000 |
| 1991 | KCA | AL | $160,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $108,000 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,716,000 | ||