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Alex Avila #13 - C

Detroit

  • Age: 26
  • DOB: 1987/01/29
  • POB: Hialeah, FL
  • Height: 5-11 Weight: 210lbs
  • Bats/Throws: L/R
  • MLB Seasons: 4
  • Drafted by Detroit in 2008 (5th round).
  • Current Status: On roster
  • Performance: Avila is cold (.000 in last 9AB).
GPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLGOPS
Year to date321151220204101337001.174.256.296.552
On Pace15053956949019476117300-.174.256.296.552

Scouting Report

AssetsHas a keen eye at the plate and plenty of offensive potential for a catcher--including home-run power. His left-handed bat is a bonus for behind the plate.
FlawsNeeds to prove he can hit left-handed pitching with consistency, as well as handle a big-league staff, in order to maximize his starting potential.
Career potentialQuality all-round catcher.

Honours and Awards

2011AL - Silver Slugger
2011Named to the All-Star Game

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/01/18Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
2012/10/28Missed the last playoff game (right forearm injury).
2012/09/22Missed 4 games (jaw injury).
2012/09/17Jaw injury, day-to-day.
2012/06/30Missed 1 game (sore left knee).
2012/06/29Sore left knee, day-to-day.
2012/06/26Missed 1 game (knee injury).
2012/06/25Knee injury, day-to-day.
2012/06/21Missed 13 games (hamstring).
2012/06/06Hamstring, 15-day DL.
2012/06/05Missed 2 games (hamstring).
2012/06/02Hamstring, day-to-day.
2012/05/10Missed 2 games (sore left knee).
2012/05/08Sore left knee, day-to-day.
2012/04/11Missed 1 game (sinus).
2012/04/10Sinus, day-to-day.
2011/06/24Missed 1 game (shin injury).
2011/06/22Shin injury, day-to-day.
2010/02/16Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
2009/08/05Contract purchased from Erie (AA).

Trades

2008/06/05Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round in 2008.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLGOPS
2013DetroitAL321151220204101337001.174.256.296.552
2012DetroitAL116367428921294861104206.243.352.384.736
2012ToledoAAA370300011300-.429.500.429.929
2011DetroitAL14146463137334198273131316.295.389.506.895
2010DetroitAL10429428671207313671224.228.316.340.656
2009DetroitAL2961917405141018000.279.375.590.965
2009ErieAA93329528723112555277214.264.365.450.815
2008West MichiganA5821321651401222741013.305.383.385.768
TotalAL4221301154330726441851933617317.254.350.420.770
TotalAAA370300011300-.429.500.429.929
TotalAA93329528723112555277214.264.365.450.815
TotalA5821321651401222741013.305.383.385.768

Legend:

GP - games played
AB - at bats
R - runs
H - hits
TB - total bases
2B - doubles
3B - triples
HR - home runs
RBI - runs batted in
BB - walks or base on balls
SO - strikeouts
SB - stolen bases
CS - caught stealing
E - errors
AVG - average
OBP - on-base percentage
SLG - slugging perentage