Nicholas Paul Avila (born July 25, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
| Nick Avila | |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants – No. 58 | |
| 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 April 1, 2024) | |
| Win-loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 9.00 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
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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. 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]
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.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)