Michael Aubrey
Encyclopedia
Robert Michael Aubrey is an American
baseball
player currently in the Washington Nationals
organization.
He attended Tulane University
from –. In 186 games with Tulane
, Aubrey hit
.368 with 38 home run
s and 200 RBI
. As a pitcher
in 2001 and , he won
11 games and lost 2 with a 4.88 ERA
. In 2001, he was named National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America
, Collegiate Baseball and The Sporting News
.
In 2002, as a member of the USA National Team
, he led the team in batting average, home runs and RBI. As a junior at Tulane in 2003, he was named Conference USA
Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award
, given annually to the top amateur baseball player in the United States.
.
He was a September call-up for the Indians in , but did not appear in a Major League game. He made his major league debut on May 17, . Aubrey collected his first major league hit
, a home run, on May 18, 2008, against the Cincinnati Reds
.
On January 6, 2009 Aubrey was designated for assignment by the Indians to make room on the 40-man roster for Carl Pavano
. Six days later, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus
.
He attended Indians spring training
in 2009 but was sent to minor league camp on March 24, 2009.
for a player to be named later.
on December 20, 2010. On May 14, 2011, in four at-bats he hit four homers and drove in seven runs for the Syracuse Chiefs (AAA).
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player currently in the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
organization.
Amateur
He attended Southwood High School(1997–2000) were he won Louisiana Baseball player of the year.He attended Tulane University
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
from –. In 186 games with Tulane
Tulane Green Wave baseball
The Tulane Green Wave baseball team represents Tulane University in NCAA Division I college baseball.The Green Wave baseball team competes in Conference USA...
, Aubrey hit
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.368 with 38 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s and 200 RBI
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
. As a pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in 2001 and , he won
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
11 games and lost 2 with a 4.88 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
. In 2001, he was named National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
, Collegiate Baseball and The Sporting News
The Sporting News
Sporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
.
In 2002, as a member of the USA National Team
United States national baseball team
The United States National Baseball team represents the United States in international baseball competition. The United States has won the previous two Baseball World Cups, having lost this title to the Netherlands in 2011, and is currently second in the IBAF World Rankings, behind Cuba.The team...
, he led the team in batting average, home runs and RBI. As a junior at Tulane in 2003, he was named Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award
Golden Spikes Award
The Golden Spikes Award is awarded annually to the best amateur baseball player. It is awarded by USA Baseball and sponsored by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Though the award can be presented to any amateur player, it has always been given to a college baseball player.-Past...
, given annually to the top amateur baseball player in the United States.
Cleveland Indians organization
The Indians selected him with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft2003 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2003 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 3 and 4. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.Source: -First round selections:...
.
He was a September call-up for the Indians in , but did not appear in a Major League game. He made his major league debut on May 17, . Aubrey collected his first major league hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
, a home run, on May 18, 2008, against the Cincinnati Reds
2008 Cincinnati Reds season
The Cincinnati Reds' 2008 season was their 127th in total and their sixth in their present home park, Great American Ball Park. The Reds play in the National League's central division; their divisional foes are the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, and Pittsburgh...
.
On January 6, 2009 Aubrey was designated for assignment by the Indians to make room on the 40-man roster for Carl Pavano
Carl Pavano
Carl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:...
. Six days later, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
.
He attended Indians spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
in 2009 but was sent to minor league camp on March 24, 2009.
Baltimore Orioles organization
On June 24, 2009, Aubrey was traded to the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
for a player to be named later.
Washington Nationals organization
Aubrey signed a minor league contract with the Washington NationalsWashington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
on December 20, 2010. On May 14, 2011, in four at-bats he hit four homers and drove in seven runs for the Syracuse Chiefs (AAA).