Agustin Murillo was never going to make a splashy MLB debut. What he did instead was quieter and, in its own way, more impressive: he spent more than two decades competing at a high level, grinding through Mexican minor leagues and winter ball, and at 44 years old he’s still suiting up for Naranjeros de Hermosillo in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Agustin Murillo
- Position: Third Base
- Team: Naranjeros de Hermosillo (LMP)
- Jersey: #50
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’3″ / 194 lbs
- Born: May 5, 1982 — Tijuana, Mexico 🇲🇽
Background
Murillo grew up in Tijuana, a city with deep baseball roots in northwestern Mexico. He built his professional career primarily in the Mexican minor leagues, establishing himself as a reliable, offensively capable third baseman. The big-league call never came, but he earned a reputation as one of the most consistent run producers in Mexico’s development circuits.
Professional Career
The peak of Murillo’s minor-league career came with Sultanes de Monterrey at the Triple-A level. Between 2017 and 2019, he appeared in 270 games, hitting .303 with 34 home runs and an .837 OPS — numbers that made him one of the most productive hitters in the organization.
His best individual stretch came in the 2018 second-half season, when he slashed .340/.OPS .892 with 6 home runs in just 53 games. That kind of production kept his name in the conversation for a possible MLB promotion, but it ultimately didn’t happen. He never stopped playing.
Winter Ball: A Hermosillo Fixture
In the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico, Murillo has been a consistent presence for Naranjeros de Hermosillo across multiple winters. Here’s how his recent LMP seasons stack up:
- 2023-24: 57 G | .252 AVG | 4 HR | 28 RBI | .691 OPS
- 2024-25: 44 G | .265 AVG | 3 HR | 19 RBI | .742 OPS
- 2025-26: 56 G | .211 AVG | 1 HR | 22 RBI | .583 OPS
- 2026-27 (active): 6 G | .364 AVG | 2 HR | 8 RBI | 1.144 OPS
After a rough 2025-26 campaign, Murillo has come out swinging in the early stages of the current winter season. Eight hits, two home runs, and eight RBI in six games — with a 1.144 OPS — suggest the veteran still has plenty left in the tank. Whether he can sustain that pace over a full winter will be one of the more interesting storylines in the LMP this year.
The Longevity Factor
Murillo is a genuine example of what dedication to the craft looks like over the long haul. At 44, competing professionally in winter ball, he’s proof that passion and discipline can keep a player on the field for decades — MLB dream or not.
