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Aaron Schunk

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Aaron Schunk
Schunk with the Colorado Rockies in 2024
Free agent
Infielder
Born: (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 29)
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 runs2
Runs batted in7
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Aaron Livingston Schunk (born July 24, 1997) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies. He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Amateur career

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Schunk graduated from Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, where he played college baseball for the Georgia 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 played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape 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 the John Olerud Award.[5]

Professional career

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Colorado Rockies

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The Colorado Rockies drafted Schunk in the second round, with the 62nd overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He received just over $1.1 million as a signing bonus.[7] He made his professional debut with the Boise Hawks of the Low-A Northwest League.[5] Over 46 games, he slashed .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 the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]

In 2021, Schunk played with the Spokane Indians of the High-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-A Hartford Yard Goats, hitting .258/.316/.427 with 14 home runs, and 77 RBI across 122 appearances.[11] In 2023, he played for the Triple-A Albuquerque 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 the 40-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 was designated for assignment by the Rockies following the signing of Scott 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 of Keston 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]

Atlanta Braves

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On December 16, 2025, Schunk signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[22] In 87 games with Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers he batted .237/.305/.367 with 6 home runs, 43 RBIs and 9 stolen bases. He was released on July 27, 2026.[23]

References

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  1. ↑ Sudge, Brandon (June 1, 2019). "How superstitions, a ball cap and that Duke loss add up to postseason revenge for Aaron Schunk". Macon Telegraph. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Aaron Schunk College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ "#28 Aaron Schunk – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Aaron Schunk College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Former Georgia 3B Aaron Schunk off to scorching-hot start in Boise". Ugawire.usatoday.com. July 22, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ Newman, Kyle (June 13, 2019). "Rockies' draft pick Aaron Schunk wins John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award". Denverpost.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  7. ↑ Aberle, Jeff (March 17, 2022). "Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 24, Aaron Schunk". Purple Row. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Aaron Schunk College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  9. ↑ West, Jenna. "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Canceled". Sports Illustrated.
  10. ↑ "Was 2021 the Spokane Indians' most exciting season ever? Players, workers and fans describe the ups and downs of pandemic baseball | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
  11. ↑ "Aaron Schunk Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ Aberle, Jeff (January 19, 2024). "Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 29, Aaron Schunk". Purple Row. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ Adams, Steve (June 28, 2024). "Rockies Designate Alan Trejo For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ Dechert, Renee (November 12, 2024). "In 2024, Aaron Schunk showed versatility — and patience". Purple Row. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Rockies Sign Scott Alexander, Designate Aaron Schunk". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Rockies Outright Aaron Schunk". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Rockies Place Ezequiel Tovar On 10-Day Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Rockies Option Michael Toglia, Designate Aaron Schunk, Select Keston Hiura". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  19. ↑ Adams, Steve (June 3, 2025). "Rockies Make Several Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  20. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (August 8, 2025). "Rockies Select Kyle Karros, Aaron Schunk". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  21. ↑ Franco, Anthony (October 31, 2025). "Lucas Gilbreath, Aaron Schunk Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  22. ↑ Smajovits, Harrison (December 17, 2025). "Braves Add Another Infielder as Non-Roster Invitee". Atlanta Braves On SI. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  23. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2026-07-27
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