Nick Avila
| Nick Avila | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 25, 1997 Modesto, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 1, 2024, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| Career statistics (through May 24, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 8.49 |
| Strikeouts | 14 |
| Teams | |
Nicholas Paul Avila (born July 25, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants.
Career
[edit]Amateur career
[edit]Avila attended Turlock High School in Turlock, California, and played for the school's baseball team from 2013 to 2015.[1] He enrolled at California State University, Long Beach and played college baseball for the Long Beach State Dirtbags.
San Francisco Giants
[edit]The San Francisco Giants selected Avila in the 26th round of the 2019 MLB draft, and he signed for a signing bonus of $50,000.[2][3]
On December 7, 2022, the Chicago White Sox selected Avila from the Giants in the 2022 Rule 5 draft.[4] Avila posted a 7.20 ERA in seven appearances for the White Sox in spring training, and was informed he would not make the Opening Day roster on March 26, 2023.[5] He was returned to the Giants on March 28.[6] In 2023 with Sacramento he led the PCL in wins with 14 and in games (56), was 14-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 72 innings, and had three saves.[7]
Avila began the 2024 season back with Triple–A Sacramento. On April 1, 2024, Avila was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] In 8 games for the Giants, he struggled to an 8.49 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 11+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 16, Avila was released by the Giants following the promotion of Spencer Bivens.[9]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]On June 17, 2024, Avila was claimed off release waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. He was subsequently optioned to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides and placed on the injured list with a shoulder impingement.[10] After 9 rehab outings split between the High–A Aberdeen IronBirds and Triple–A Norfolk, Avila was designated for assignment on August 21.[11] He was released by the Orioles organization on August 26.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bulldog alum Nick Avila selected by White Sox in Rule 5 Draft". www.turlockjournal.com.
- ^ "White Sox select pitcher Nick Avila in Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com.
- ^ "Nick Avila - Stats - The Baseball Cube". TheBaseballCube.com.
- ^ "White Sox land pitcher Nick Avila from Giants in Rule 5 draft - NBC Sports Chicago". Nbcsports.com. December 7, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "SF Giants News: Chicago White Sox Rule 5 pick will not make Opening Day roster". aroundthefoghorn.com. March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "Giants' Nick Avila: Returns to Giants". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Avila named Sacramento's Pitcher of the Year".
- ^ "Giants Select Nick Avila, Designate Otto López". mlbtraderumors.com. April 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "Giants Place Kyle Harrison On 15-Day IL With Ankle Sprain". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Claim Nick Avila Off Release Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Designate Nick Avila For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle On IL, Release Nick Avila". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Aberdeen IronBirds players
- Arizona League Giants players
- Baseball players from Modesto, California
- Delta College Mustangs baseball players
- Eugene Emeralds players
- Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Norfolk Tides players
- Richmond Flying Squirrels players
- Sacramento River Cats players
- Salem-Keizer Volcanoes players
- San Francisco Giants players
- Turlock High School alumni