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Mike Aviles is a shortstop for the Kansas City Royals.
His professional baseball career began when he was chosen in the 7th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball
Draft by the Kansas City Royals and offered an "insulting" $1,000 signing bonus.
He was called up from Triple-A on May 29, 2008, to replace designated hitter Billy Butler on the roster.
Aviles finished his rookie season with a .325 batting average in 102 games, with 10 home runs and 51 runs batted in.
On November 11, 2008 the Royals named Aviles the 2008 Player of the Year.
Aviles finished fourth in the American League Rookie of the Year standings.
