Greg Aquino

{{Infobox baseball biography

| image =

| name = Greg Aquino

| position = Relief pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|1|11}}

| birth_place = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = July 2

| debutyear = 2004

| debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

|finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = June 17

| finalyear = 2009

| finalteam = Cleveland Indians

|statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 3–6

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 5.31

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 143

| teams =

Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2004}}–{{mlby|2006}})
Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2007}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2008}})
Cleveland Indians ({{mlby|2009}})

}}

Gregori Emilio Aquino Valera ({{IPAc-en|ə|ˈ|k|iː|n|oʊ}}; {{IPA|es|aˈkino}}; born January 11, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians.

Career

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

Aquino was originally signed as a 16-year-old infielder in 1995, by the Arizona Diamondbacks. After spending the next decade in the Diamondbacks' farm system, he made his major league debut on July 2, 2004, against the Minnesota Twins.{{Cite web|date=July 2, 2004|title=Mistakes carry over in Pedrique's debut|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/240702129|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122081704/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/240702129|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2022|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=ESPN|publisher=Associated Press|language=en}} That year, he was 0–2 with 16 saves and a 3.06 earned run average in 34 games.{{Cite web|title=Greg Aquino Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aquingr01.shtml|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}} He then spent the following two seasons with the Diamondbacks.

=Milwaukee Brewers=

On November 25, 2006, Aquino was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers alongside catcher Johnny Estrada and pitcher Claudio Vargas in exchange for outfielder Dave Krynzel, and pitchers Doug Davis and Dana Eveland.{{Cite web|last=Gilbert|first=Steve|date=November 25, 2006|title=D-backs pull off six-player swap|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061125&content_id=1745898&vkey=news_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303002256/http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061125&content_id=1745898&vkey=news_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari|archive-date=March 3, 2007|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=Arizona Diamondbacks|publisher=MLB.com}} Aquino began the {{mlby|2007}} season on the Brewers roster, but was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on April 21.{{Cite web|last=McCalvy|first=Adam|date=April 22, 2007|title=Notes: Aquino sees team doctor|url=http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070422&content_id=1923952&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070526104038/http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070422&content_id=1923952&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil|archive-date=May 26, 2007|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=Milwaukee Brewers|publisher=MLB.com}} He was later recalled by Milwaukee on August 31 to replace Manny Parra, who was placed on the disabled list.{{Cite web|date=September 1, 2007|title=FOR THE RECORD|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2007-09-01-0709010378-story.html|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=The Baltimore Sun|language=en}} In 15 appearances with the Brewers, Aquino went 0–1 with a 4.50 ERA.

=Baltimore Orioles=

On December 14, 2007, Aquino was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.{{cite web|last=Fordin|first=Spencer|date=December 14, 2007|title=Orioles claim Aquino off waivers|url=http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071214&content_id=2326449&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217160705/http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071214&content_id=2326449&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal|archive-date=December 17, 2007|access-date=January 21, 2022|work=Baltimore Orioles|publisher=MLB.com}} After a poor performance in the first month of the {{mlby|2008}} season, the Orioles designated Aquino for assignment on April 29,{{Cite web|date=April 29, 2008|title=O's Recall Olson, McCrory; Fahey Optioned & Aquino Designated|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/os-recall-olson-mccrory-fahey-optioned--aquino-designated/n-3631917|access-date=January 21, 2022|website=OurSports Central|language=en}} and he cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A on May 1. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

=Cleveland Indians=

Aquino signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on January 14, 2009.{{Cite web|date=January 14, 2009|title=Indians invite Saarloos, Aquino to spring camp|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3832239|access-date=January 22, 2022|website=ESPN|publisher=Associated Press|language=en}} He attended Indians spring training in 2009 but was sent to Minor League camp on March 24, 2009.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=March 24, 2009|title=Indians send LHP Sowers, 6 others to minors|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/24/indians-send-lhp-sowers-6-others-to-minors/|access-date=January 22, 2022|website=The Washington Times|language=en-US}} In October 2009, Aquino was granted free agency.

=Chicago White Sox=

On December 14, 2009, Aquino signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He became a free agent after the 2010 season.

=Sultanes de Monterrey=

On June 7, 2011, Aquino signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on June 10, 2011.

=Guerreros de Oaxaca=

On June 20, 2011, Aquino signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 26, 2011.

=Sugar Land Skeeters=

On April 19, 2013, Aquino signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent at the end of the season.