Yardbarker: Erick Aybar

Nick Adenhart Voted Full Playoff Share

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:35:42 -0500

More photos » by Chris Pizzello - AP about 1 month ago: FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2009, file photo, Anaheim Angels' Erick Aybar, right, and teammates celebrate with the jersey of deceased teammate Nick Adenhart after the Angels clinched the AL West title with an 11-0 win over the Texas Rangers in an MLB baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Adenhart, the Angels' 22-year-old pitcher who died in a car accident during the season...

Players A to Z, Erick Aybar

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:59 -0500

Erick Aybar plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. At age 25, 2009 represented his first season as a full time player, and Erick responded marvelously. He hit over .300 with a .353 OBP and a .423 slugging percentage. Aybar brought his OBP up every year since since cup of coffee [...]

The Leadoff guy…

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Aybar left and Figgins (if re-signed) right are prime candidates to lead off in 2010By Brent Hubbard - AngelsWin.com ColumnistAnd tonight, the leading off for your Los Angeles Angels will be…Third baseman Chone Figgins? Left Fielder Chone Figgins? Designated Hitter Bobby Abreu? Shortstop Erick Aybar? Second baseman Howie Kendrick? Infielder Macier Izturis?Someone else?Throughout the last decade, there have primarily been two leadoff batters for the Angels, Shortstop David Eckstein and the pla...

Tim McCarver Doesn’t Know His Aybars From His….

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:35:14 -0500

During Erick Aybar’s clutch 7th-inning AB in Monday’s ALCS Game 3, Tim McCarver made at least three errors in about fifteen seconds. All while attempting to issue a correction for an earlier factual error. See how many you can spot: I said it was Maicer Izturis, who was up there that didn’t get the bunt down last year [in a ALDS Game 4 loss for the Angels in Boston] — it was Manny Aybar who didn’t get the bunt down. [Pause] Erick Aybar. Not his younger brother Manny, who plays for Tampa Bay. How can FOX’s lead commentator not know the name of The 68th Greatest Devil Ray Ever? WILLY Aybar is the famous Devil Ray. And Erick Aybar is his YOUNGER brother...

Erick Aybar's footwork (or lack thereof) creates a giant gray area

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:34:05 -0500

It didn't end up being the most important play in the Yankees' classic 3-2 ALCS victory on Saturday night, but Erick Aybar's(notes) non-tag of second base in the 10th inning definitely ranks as its oddest and most controversial highlight. To recap: With Melky Cabrera(notes) bearing down on the base after a Jorge Posada(notes) grounder to second, the Angels shortstop straddled the bag and then threw the ball to first. But neither foot ever touched the base and umpire Jerry Layne ru...

WEDNESDAY HALOLINKS: Erick Aybar Delivers

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:49:30 -0500

by Chris Carlson - AP View full size photo uploaded September 9, 2009 Up next for Angels: Wednesday vs. Seattle -- latimes.comIan Snell vs. Jered Weaver Aybar has clutch hit to save Fuentes - OCRegister.comManager Mike Scioscia decided to stick to the bullpen's roles and summoned left-handed closer Brian Fuentes. Mike Sweeney hit a tying home run to center and Scioscia yanked Fuentes in favor of Jason Bulger as boos rained down fr...

Erick Aybar Triples twice; Angels win again

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:15:05 -0500

More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP about 2 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Saunders throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Browse more photos » Final Score: Angels 7, Kansas City 2The Angels finally found a way to get some runs going when their starting pitcher, Joe Sau...

Angelswin.com interview with Erick Aybar

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:16:00 -0500

Interview conducted by Geoff Bilau - Angelswin.com Senior EditorQ: (Angelswin.com) How does it feel to be leading the Majors in hitting this month?A: (Erick Aybar) I feel really good and one thing that I'm very aware of is that I'm healthy. All of those hand injuries I had in the past, they're in the past. I feel I belong more. I feel like a more confident hitter. And overall the one thing I don't feel is complacent; there's more to do.Q: (Angelswin.com) What's been th...

Erick Aybar Stays Hot As Angels Take Two

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:11:05 -0500

More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP about 4 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) holds the ball after forcing out Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) at second on a ball hit by Mark Teahen during the seventh inning of the first game of baseball doubleheader Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Teahen was safe at first. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Browse more photos » Fi...

Erick Aybar Heatwave Roasts Royals in Rainout Makeup

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:11:54 -0500

More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP J U L A Y B A R ! ! ! ! Browse more photos » Final Score in Missouri: Angels 8, Royals 5 Shortstop Erick Aybar had three hits, scored three runs and was in the on-deck circle for a monster Mike Napoli homerun as the Angels took care of the Royals in the first game of Doubleheader Tuesday afternoon. Ervin Santana did not pitch well, throwing heat with no movement and a...

Angels Feast on Oakland Errors, Aybar 4 RBI Pace Halos over A's

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:31:19 -0500

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Jon Wilhite, right, former Cal State Fullerton baseball star, embraces his former teammate, Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki, after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the A's and the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Wilhite is the sole survivor of the April 9 car crash that killed Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, Henry Pearson and C...

Erick Aybar Bunt HR, Mike Napoli Moonshot Carry Angels Over Diamondbacks

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:44:53 -0500

More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP Well with that Blue Shirt you look like Tommy Lasorda, so THERE! Browse more photos » Final Score in Arizona: Angels 2, Diamondbacks 1 With his team down 1-0 in the top of the 6th inning, Angels shortstop Erick Aybar lead off with a bunt single attempt. Nine seconds and Two bunt attempts later the score was tied. With the feather of owning the 4th longest homerun in...