Miguel Aguilar #60

Has a son, Miguel...Started playing baseball at seven years old with his brother, Luis, and was taught by his dad, José Luis...Was discovered at his brother's tryout with Laguna when the manager asked if any left-handed pitchers were there…wore sandals during the tryout, and both he and his brother ended up signing...Was playing with Yucatán when former D-backs scout Francisco Cartaya would continually encourage Aguilar, telling him, "Keep it up, kid, and I’ll take you to the big leagues.”...Always thought Cartaya was joking, and was surprised while driving in the summer of 2016 when the scout called to sign him… his wife, Elizabeth, was with him and the pair got to celebrate together.

2021

Appeared in nine games over three stints in his first Major League season and was 1-1 with a 6.43 ERA (5 ER in 7.0 IP)...Became the D-backs’ 14th Mexico-born player (12th pitcher) when he made his Major League debut July 30 vs. Dodgers...Was 4-4 with 16 saves and a 5.09 ERA (23 ER in 40.2 IP) and 45 strikeouts in 43 appearances with Triple-A Reno...Led the D-backs’ organization and ranked third among Triple-A West relievers in saves.

2020

Posted a 2.04 ERA (4 ER in 17.2 IP) and 8 saves in 15 games with Obregon in the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

2019

Went 1-1 with 6 saves, a 2.12 ERA (7 ER in 29.2 IP), .208 opponent average, 0.88 WHIP and 33 strikeouts in 26 appearances with Double-A Jackson... Made 3 stints on the injured list: April 4-June 1 (strained right oblique), June 10-20 (strained left hamstring) and Aug. 24-Sept. 4 (left biceps tendinitis)... Appeared in 3 postseason games, including tossing 1.0 scoreless inning in the decisive Game 5 victory for the Generals in the Southern League championship series.