Mike Aviles is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams during his career. He was born on March 13, 1981, in New York City and attended Concordia College in Bronxville, New York.
Aviles was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the seventh round of the 2003 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Royals in 2008 and played for them until 2011. During his time with the Royals, Aviles played primarily as a shortstop and second baseman. He had a strong rookie season in 2008, hitting .325 with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs in just 102 games.
In 2011, Aviles was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he played for one season. He played mostly as a utility infielder for the Red Sox, appearing in games at second base, shortstop, and third base. He hit .255 with 7 home runs and 39 RBIs in 91 games for the Red Sox.
After his stint with the Red Sox, Aviles played for several other teams in the MLB. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 2013 to 2015, the Detroit Tigers in 2016, and the Miami Marlins in 2017. During this time, he continued to play as a utility infielder, appearing in games at multiple positions.
Overall, Aviles had a solid career in the MLB, playing in over 900 games and hitting .261 with 80 home runs and 386 RBIs. He was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, which made him a valuable asset to many teams throughout his career.
Aviles retired from professional baseball in 2018 and has since worked as a coach and analyst. He has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and the Boys and Girls Club of America.
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