| Aaron Schunk | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Schunk with theColorado Rockies in 2024 | |
| Free agent | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: (1997-07-24)July 24, 1997 (age 28) Atlanta,Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 29, 2024, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .222 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 7 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Aaron Livingston Schunk (born July 24, 1997) is an American professionalbaseballinfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theColorado Rockies. He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Schunk graduated fromLovett School inAtlanta,Georgia. He attended theUniversity of Georgia, where he playedcollege baseball for theGeorgia Bulldogs.[1] As a freshman in 2017, he slashed .290/.319/.371 (.693 OPS) with one home run.[2]
In 2018, he continued as the Bulldogs’ third baseman and closer, and finished the season with a .299/.340/.411 slashline (.750 OPS) and three home runs. That summer, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theHarwich Mariners of theCape Cod Baseball League. He was named a league all-star.[3]
Schunk played his final season with the Bulldogs in 2019. He slashed .399/.373/.600 (.973 OPS) with 15 home runs.[4] He also won theJohn Olerud Award.[5]
TheColorado Rockies drafted Schunk in the second round, with the 62nd overall selection, of the2019 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He received just over $1.1 million as a signing bonus.[7] He made his professional debut with theBoise Hawks of theLow-ANorthwest League.[5] Over 46 games, heslashed .306/.370/.503 with six home runs and 23 RBI.[8] Schunk did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[9]
In 2021, Schunk played with theSpokane Indians of theHigh-A West, slashing .223/.286/.346 with eight home runs, 45 RBI, and 13 stolen bases over 89 games.[10] Schunk began the 2022 campaign with the Double-AHartford Yard Goats, hitting .258/.316/.427 with 14 home runs, and 77 RBI across 122 appearances.[11] In 2023, he played for the Triple-AAlbuquerque Isotopes, appearing in 116 games and batting .290/.350/.461 with 14 home runs, 77 RBI, and 12 stolen bases.[12]
Schunk began the 2024 season with Albuquerque, hitting .291/.339/.469 with seven home runs, 43 RBI, and 11 stolen bases across 69 games. On June 28, 2024, Schunk was selected to the40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[13] For the rest of the season, Schunk played in 39 games with 98 plate appearances for Colorado. He finished the major league season with a slash line of .234/.265/.330, two home runs, two doubles, and seven RBI.[14]
Schunk wasdesignated for assignment by the Rockies following the signing ofScott Alexander on February 19, 2025.[15] After he cleared waivers, the Rockies sent Schunk outright to Triple-A on February 21.[16] On April 19, the Rockies selected Schunk's contract, adding him back to their active roster.[17] In 11 appearances for Colorado, he went 6-for-28 (.214). Schunk was designated for assignment following the promotion ofKeston Hiura on May 31.[18] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Albuquerque on June 2.[19] On August 8, the Rockies added Schunk back to their active roster.[20] He made 16 total appearances for Colorado, batting .188/.188/.219. On October 31, the Rockies removed Schunk from their 40-man roster and sent him outright to Albuquerque; he subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[21]