Aaron was the smallest 12-year-old on the Northern California Championship Little League Team in 1989, but grew up to be the most successful baseball player in Antioch history as second baseman for the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals in 2006. His journey began with playing for the Antioch Fireballs under the tutelage of veteran Little League coach Butch Felix. He played for the Dodgers in the Babe Ruth League and varsity baseball all three years at Antioch High. He was a key factor in AHS winning the North Coast Championships in 1994 and 1995. While playing for the Panthers, Aaron was named to Baseball USA’s Top 100 Team and the All-State Team. He batted .538 his senior year with 34 RBIs, and spent three years as All-League. After his graduation in 1995 the Houston Astros drafted Aaron in the 19th round. Aaron spent eight years in the minor leagues working his way up, earning 2002 MVP in Double “A” League and Rookie of the Year in the 2003 Triple “A” International League. The call-up finally came in 2003 from the Chicago White Sox. The multi-tasker - who has played outfield, second, third, shortstop and pitcher - made his Major League Baseball playing debut on September 11, 2003. In 2004 the 5’8” switch hitter was voted All-Rookie All-Star Second Baseman. The City of Antioch proclaimed “Aaron Miles Day” on Nov. 20, 2004 and awarded a ceremonial key to the city now on display in the Sports Legends Hall. Aaron was traded to the Colorado Rockies that year and played for two seasons: the first player in Colorado history to hit home runs from both sides of the plate in the same game. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006, and made key plays for the team in its World Series win. Although primarily a second-baseman, Aaron was tapped to pitch against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 1, 2007 and had a perfect inning. The following year was his best year yet as a batter in the major leagues, posting a .317 average with the Cardinals. On December 31, 2008, he signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs as an infielder. Aaron has already earned a spot in major league history: On April 3, 2009, he became the first batter at the new Yankee Stadium in New York in an exhibition game against the Yankees, and got a base hit. Aaron’s career MLB stats as of 2009; 717 games, 629 career hits, a career .282 average, 2,234 at bats and a fielding percentage of .979.