Aiva Arquette is a right-handed hitting multi-position player and infielder with the Oregon State Beavers baseball team. Arquette is a 6’4”, 220 lb athlete with an unusual combination of athleticism, power, and sophisticated bat-to-ball skills.
A two-sport star at Saint Louis School (playing both baseball and basketball), where he was named the Hawaii Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year, he showed a knack early on in his career to perform when the situation called for it.
Arquette is a veteran of back-to-back MLB drafts, preseason All-America lists, and a nominee on a 2025 Golden Spikes Award watch list; Arquette has become one of the top two-way players in college baseball.
Aiva Arquette Biography | |
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Real Name: | Aiva John Uakea Arquette |
Birth Date: | October 17, 2003 |
Age: | 21 Years |
Birth Place: | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
Height: | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Parents: | Athens and Marisel Arquette |
Early Life
Aiva Arquette was born on October 17, 2003, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He spent his childhood in the picturesque town of Kailua, Hawaii, where the spirit of sport and community was deep-rooted in his childhood. He is the son of Athens and Marisel Arquette. His father, Athens, played college football at Menlo College.
His great-grandfather was a professional baseball player for the San Francisco Seals. Arquette was raised in a warm and close-knit family setting and was inclined towards sports at a young age, spending most of his leisure time on the baseball fields and basketball courts around Oahu.
His athletic talents were evident in his early years; however, what made him stand out was his discipline and dedication to becoming better. He attended Saint Louis School, a Hawaii prep athletics powerhouse, where he starred in two sports and became a statewide household name.
Aiva Arquette used his size and agility to shine on the baseball diamond and the basketball court. His baseball skills gave him an 18th-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks, yet he took a wise business step to go to college, focusing on growth and learning.
Aiva Arquette Career
Aiva Arquette started his Division I career at Washington, where he played as a freshman in 2023 and fought through injuries while demonstrating glimpses of potential. He played 15 games (12 starts) and slashed .244/.393/.578 with five home runs and 11 RBIs in 56 plate appearances, showcasing some power and a sense of the plate despite the setbacks.
He hit three home runs in three straight games near the end of the season and made an impression with two home runs against USC. Arquette broke out during his sophomore season in 2024. He earned a starting position in 48 games and hit .325/.384/.574 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs.
On the defensive side, Aiva Arquette made just six errors in 231 opportunities and was a part of 28 double plays with a .974 fielding percentage, earning All-Pac-12 and All-Pac-12 Defensive Team honors. His steady production offensively and with the glove made him one of the best two-way players on the West Coast.
Aiva Arquette spent that summer further developing in the Cape Cod League with the Chatham Anglers, hitting .291/.357/.437 with eight extra-base hits in 29 games. Scouts raved about his defensive flexibility all over the infield and his developing plate discipline.
He later transferred to Oregon State and joined the Beavers roster, looking to fill the gap left by MLB-bound Travis Bazzana in August 2024. Arquette slipped into the role with ease and garnered national recognition.
In 2025, he played in every game, hitting .311/.384/.574 with 17 home runs and 36 runs batted in, and made 28 double plays with just six errors. His solid defense at shortstop and powerful bat led him to being named a preseason All-American by NCBWA, Baseball America, and Perfect Game, as well as a Golden Spikes Award watch list candidate.
Aiva Arquette always stepped up in big situations throughout the spring of 2025. He hit two home runs, one of which was a home run cycle in a game against Nebraska. The player was named SEC/Brooks Wallace Player of the Week and went 6-for-6 in one game, tying an OSU program record. Over four games, Arquette batted .500 and earned Golden Spikes Player of the Week honors.
Personal Life
Officially, Aiva Arquette is still concentrated on his sport and educational activities. No verifiable information is available that he is currently in a romantic relationship. The content of his public interactions, interviews, and social media account features baseball, personal development, and team values, hinting at a possible conscious decision to leave personal life out of the spotlight.
Social Media
On Instagram, @aiva_arquette boasts more than 3,677 followers. His feed strikes a balance between game-day information, both batting and fielding, team moments, travel, and off-campus life. Aiva Arquette routinely thanks coaches and teammates and provides insights into training routines and visualization. Numerous posts include photos of Awards Night, local events, and informal communication, which have created a reputation as a humble, team-first player who also happens to be a leader on and off the field.