Luis Aquino was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams during his career. He was born on May 19, 1964, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Aquino began his professional career in 1981 when he was signed by the Kansas City Royals as an amateur free agent. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 1986.
Aquino played for several teams during his career, including the Kansas City Royals, the Montreal Expos, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Florida Marlins, and the Seattle Mariners. He was known for his fastball, which could reach speeds of up to 95 miles per hour, as well as his curveball and slider.
Aquino's best season came in 1990 when he was playing for the Royals. He had a record of 10-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.76. He also had 84 strikeouts in 98 innings pitched. Aquino's performance that season earned him a spot on the American League All-Star team.
Aquino continued to play in the MLB until 1995, when he was released by the Seattle Mariners. He finished his career with a record of 42-52 and an ERA of 4.17. He had 618 strikeouts in 846 innings pitched.
After retiring from baseball, Aquino returned to Puerto Rico, where he became a coach. He worked with several teams in the Puerto Rican Winter League, including the Santurce Crabbers and the Mayaguez Indians. He also worked as a pitching coach for the Puerto Rican national baseball team.
In addition to his coaching career, Aquino has been involved in several charitable organizations. He has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has also been involved in efforts to help victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
Overall, Luis Aquino had a successful career as a professional baseball player. He was known for his powerful fastball and his ability to strike out batters. Although he never won a championship, he was a valuable member of several teams during his career. After retiring from baseball, he continued to be involved in the sport as a coach and has also been active in charitable work.
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