Jesús Aguilar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jesús Aguilar |
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Aguilar with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2024
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| Free agent | |||
| First baseman | |||
| Born: June 30, 1990 Maracay, Venezuela |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: May 15, 2014, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
| NPB: March 29, 2024, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) |
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| Batting average | .253 | ||
| Home runs | 114 | ||
| Runs batted in | 402 | ||
| NPB statistics (through 2024 season) |
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| Batting average | .204 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 10 | ||
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| Career highlights and awards | |||
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Jesús Alexander Aguilar, born on June 30, 1990, is a professional baseball player from Venezuela. He plays as a first baseman. He has played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) and also in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). In 2018, Aguilar was chosen to be an All-Star. He is currently a free agent.
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Playing Baseball: Jesús Aguilar's Career Highlights
Starting Out with the Cleveland Indians
Jesús Aguilar began his baseball journey when he signed with the Cleveland Indians in November 2007. He spent his first few years playing in minor leagues. In 2011, he hit 23 home runs while playing for two different minor league teams.
Aguilar also represented the Indians in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game. This game features some of the best young players in baseball.
In 2013, playing for the Akron Aeros, Aguilar had a strong season. He had a .275 batting average and set a team record with 105 runs batted in (RBIs). Because of his great performance, he was added to the Indians' main roster in November 2013.
Aguilar made his major league debut with the Indians on May 15, 2014. He continued to play in the minor leagues, and in 2016, he led the International League with 30 home runs and 92 RBIs.
Moving to the Milwaukee Brewers
In February 2017, the Milwaukee Brewers picked up Aguilar. He had a great spring training and earned a spot on the Brewers' team for the start of the season. He played in 133 games that year, hitting 16 home runs and getting 52 RBIs.
Aguilar had an amazing year in 2018. He hit .307 with 23 home runs and 67 RBIs in the first half of the season. Fans voted him into the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, and he also took part in the Home Run Derby. He finished the season with 35 home runs and 108 RBIs. In October 2018, Aguilar won the Luis Aparicio Award. This award goes to the best Venezuelan player in Major League Baseball each year.
Playing for Other MLB Teams
On July 31, 2019, Aguilar was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. He played 37 games for them before moving on.
In December 2019, the Miami Marlins picked up Aguilar. He played well during the shortened 2020 season, hitting 8 home runs and getting 34 RBIs. In 2021, he hit 22 home runs and had 93 RBIs. He played for the Marlins until August 2022.
After leaving the Marlins, Aguilar signed with the Baltimore Orioles in August 2022. He played for them for a short time.
In January 2023, Aguilar joined the Oakland Athletics. He played 36 games for them, hitting 5 home runs. Later that year, he signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. He played 56 games for their Triple-A team, the Gwinnett Stripers.
Playing in Japan: Saitama Seibu Lions
In December 2023, Jesús Aguilar signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions, a team in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. He played 30 games for them in 2024, hitting 2 home runs. In August 2024, he had surgery on his right ankle, which ended his season. The Lions announced in October that they would not renew his contract for the 2025 season, making him a free agent.
About Jesús Aguilar's Life
Jesús Aguilar was born to Jesus and Maria Aguilar. He is the youngest of three children in his family.
See also
In Spanish: Jesús Aguilar (beisbolista) para niños
- List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
