Willy Aybar
Born: 3/9/1983 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2005-08-31 | Final Game: 2010-10-03
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Willy Del Jesus Aybar
Biography
Willy Aybar was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2010. Born in 1983, Aybar made his debut with the Atlanta Braves and later played for teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 405 games, accumulating a total of 315 hits, 33 home runs, and 157 runs batted in (RBIs), while finishing with a batting average of .258. Aybar was known for his versatility on the field, being capable of playing multiple infield positions, which made him a valuable asset to his teams.
During his tenure in MLB, Aybar was part of a competitive era marked by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. His ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field helped his teams in various capacities, particularly during his time with the Rays, where he contributed to their success in the late 2000s. Throughout his career, he also showcased speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases. Although his career was relatively short, Aybar's impact was felt in the moments he contributed, making him a memorable figure in the teams he represented before retiring from professional baseball in 2010.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 1219 | 137 | 315 | 68 | 2 | 33 | 157 | 7 | 142 | 206 | 0.258 | 0.341 | 0.399 | 0.739 | -130.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 26 | 86 | 12 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 0.326 | 396.4 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 36 | 115 | 17 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 0.313 | 29.0 |
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 43 | 128 | 15 | 32 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 0.250 | 29.0 |
| 2008 | TBR | AL | 95 | 324 | 33 | 82 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 32 | 44 | 0.253 | -87.6 |
| 2009 | TBR | AL | 105 | 296 | 38 | 75 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 41 | 1 | 34 | 54 | 0.253 | -8.6 |
| 2010 | TBR | AL | 100 | 270 | 22 | 62 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 30 | 61 | 0.230 | -505.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 40 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.325 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ALDS1 | TBA | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 2008 | WS | TBA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2008 | ALDS2 | TBA | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 |
| 2008 | ALCS | TBA | 6 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0.421 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 53 | 45 | 325 | 30 | 1 | 27 |
| 2B | 68 | 34 | 81 | 118 | 6 | 29 |
| 3B | 147 | 124 | 76 | 241 | 18 | 23 |
| SS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAN | 2B | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | LAN | 3B | 20 | 20 | 16 | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | ATL | 3B | 32 | 27 | 14 | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | LAN | 2B | 15 | 10 | 25 | 42 | 1 | 11 |
| 2006 | LAN | 3B | 29 | 25 | 9 | 50 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | TBA | 1B | 19 | 18 | 144 | 11 | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 | TBA | 2B | 10 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | TBA | 3B | 41 | 40 | 29 | 84 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | TBA | SS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | TBA | 1B | 31 | 25 | 168 | 18 | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 | TBA | 2B | 28 | 16 | 35 | 46 | 5 | 13 |
| 2009 | TBA | 3B | 18 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | TBA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | TBA | 2B | 9 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TBA | 3B | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 53 |
| Second Base | 68 |
| Third Base | 147 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 116 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TBA | AL | $1,350,000 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | $975,000 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | $401,200 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | $385,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,111,200 | ||