Erick Aybar
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2017)
Erick Aybar was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2017 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,454 career games, he hit .271 with 1,402 hits, 58 home runs, and 473 RBI. Erick Aybar was an All-Star and a Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-05-16
- Last Game
- 2017-10-01
- Awards
- All-Star · Gold Glove
Full name: Erick Johan Aybar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,454 | 5,175 | 643 | 1,402 | 256 | 46 | 58 | 473 | 155 | 285 | 670 | .271 | .313 | .372 | .685 | -4,998 |
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 .685 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 79 | 194 | 18 | 46 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 32 | .237 | .268 (-12%) | .335 (-17%) | .422 (-32%) | .758 (-25%) | -812.9 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 98 | 346 | 53 | 96 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 7 | 14 | 45 | .277 | .263 (+5%) | .333 (-6%) | .416 (-8%) | .749 (-7%) | -425.3 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 137 | 504 | 70 | 157 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 58 | 14 | 30 | 54 | .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 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .325 (-6%) | .402 (-18%) | .728 (-13%) | -1050.0 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 143 | 556 | 71 | 155 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 59 | 30 | 31 | 68 | .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 | .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 | .271 | .253 (+7%) | .317 (-5%) | .396 (-4%) | .714 (-4%) | -495.8 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 156 | 589 | 77 | 164 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 68 | 16 | 36 | 62 | .278 | .251 (+11%) | .313 (+2%) | .386 (-2%) | .700 (avg) | -50.5 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 156 | 597 | 74 | 161 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 44 | 15 | 25 | 73 | .270 | .254 (+6%) | .316 (-5%) | .404 (-16%) | .721 (-11%) | -1086.7 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 97 | 335 | 27 | 81 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 20 | 59 | .242 | .255 (-5%) | .321 (-9%) | .417 (-25%) | .738 (-18%) | -967.3 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 29 | 80 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 11 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .321 (+6%) | .417 (-16%) | .738 (-7%) | -967.3 |
| 2017 | SDN | NL | 108 | 333 | 37 | 78 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 11 | 28 | 57 | .234 | .254 (-8%) | .324 (-8%) | .425 (-18%) | .750 (-14%) | -730.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,454 | 5,175 | 643 | 1,402 | 256 | 46 | 58 | 473 | 155 | 285 | 670 | .271 | — | — | — | — | -5,909 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1456 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 720 | 2490 | 291 | 657 | 24 | 221 | .264 |
| Away | 734 | 2685 | 352 | 745 | 34 | 252 | .277 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 | SDP | SFG | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-29 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-26 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-25 | SDP | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-09-24 | SDP | COL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-23 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-22 | SDP | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-20 | SDP | AZ | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-18 | SDP | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-17 | SDP | COL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-08 | SDP | AZ | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-04-18 | SDP | AZ | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Erick Aybar's recorded salaries total $45,632,500 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Aybar's career ran from 2006 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $45,632,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Erick Aybar (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Erick Aybar: the record in brief
The profile opens with Erick Aybar's first major league game on May 16, 2006; the last one listed came on October 1, 2017. By club, Aybar's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2006 through 2015), the Atlanta Braves (2016), the Detroit Tigers (2016), and the San Diego Padres (2017). The bio lists Aybar as a shortstop who switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 195 pounds. Aybar was born on January 14, 1984, in Bani, Peravia, D.R. On the record, Erick Aybar was born Erick Johan Aybar.
In 1,454 games and 5,175 at bats, Aybar batted .271 with 1,402 hits; the totals also include 58 homers, 473 runs batted in, and 155 stolen bases. Aybar's career OPS of .685 combines a .313 on-base mark with .372 slugging. The .271 career average is close to the .258 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Aybar's .685 stands 6.8% below the league's .735.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erick Aybar
- What years did Erick Aybar play?
- Erick Aybar played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2017.
- Was Erick Aybar a pitcher?
- No. Erick Aybar was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Erick Aybar hit?
- Erick Aybar hit 58 career home runs with 1,402 hits.
- What teams did Erick Aybar play for?
- Erick Aybar played for 4 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2006–2015), the Atlanta Braves (2016), the Detroit Tigers (2016), and the San Diego Padres (2017).
- Did Erick Aybar win an MVP award?
- No. Erick Aybar did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Erick Aybar win?
- Erick Aybar won the Gold Glove (2011). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Erick Aybar's career stats?
- In 1,454 games, Erick Aybar had 1,402 hits, 58 home runs, 473 RBI, 643 runs, and 155 stolen bases, with a .271 batting average.
- How much did Erick Aybar earn in his career?
- Erick Aybar's recorded salaries total $45,632,500 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Aybar's career ran from 2006 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Erick Aybar's salary?
- Erick Aybar's last recorded salary was $8,500,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $8,750,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $382,500, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2016.
- What position did Erick Aybar play?
- Erick Aybar played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Erick Aybar and how much did he weigh?
- Erick Aybar was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Erick Aybar hit each season?
- Erick Aybar's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 1 in 2007, 3 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 5 in 2010, 10 in 2011, 8 in 2012, 6 in 2013, 7 in 2014, 3 in 2015, 3 in 2016, and 7 in 2017. His most in one season was 10, in 2011.
- What was Erick Aybar's career batting average?
- Erick Aybar batted .271 over his career, with 1,402 hits in 5,175 at bats.
- How many RBI did Erick Aybar have?
- Erick Aybar drove in 473 runs in his career.