Drafted in the 26th round (776th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2019 (signed for $50,000).
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Avila pitched two years at San Joaquin Delta (Calif.) JC before transferring to Long Beach State this year. He had an oblique injury in the fall but bounced back to pitch effectively in the Dirtbags rotation in the spring. Avila pitches at 90-92 mph and touches 94 with sink on his fastball. He holds his velocity deep into his starts and induces a heavy volume of ground balls. His curveball and changeup both flash average and he throws enough strikes to remain a starter. Avila had ulnar nerve transposition surgery earlier in his career, so his health will need to be monitored.
Career Transactions
Baltimore Orioles released RHP Nick Avila.
Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Nick Avila for assignment.
Norfolk Tides activated RHP Nick Avila from the 7-day injured list.
Norfolk Tides activated RHP Nick Avila from the 7-day injured list.
Norfolk Tides sent RHP Nick Avila on a rehab assignment to Aberdeen IronBirds.
RHP Nick Avila assigned to Norfolk Tides.
RHP Nick Avila roster status changed by San Francisco Giants.
Baltimore Orioles claimed RHP Nick Avila off waivers from San Francisco Giants.
San Francisco Giants released RHP Nick Avila.
San Francisco Giants reassigned RHP Nick Avila to the minor leagues.
Sacramento River Cats released RHP Nick Avila.
Sacramento River Cats placed RHP Nick Avila on the 7-day injured list.
Sacramento River Cats activated RHP Nick Avila.
San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Nick Avila to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Nick Avila from Richmond Flying Squirrels.
San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Nick Avila to Richmond Flying Squirrels.
San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Nick Avila from Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Nick Avila to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants selected the contract of RHP Nick Avila from Sacramento River Cats.
RHP Nick Avila assigned to Sacramento River Cats from Richmond Flying Squirrels.
RHP Nick Avila assigned to Richmond Flying Squirrels from Sacramento River Cats.
RHP Nick Avila returned to San Francisco Giants from Chicago White Sox.
RHP Nick Avila assigned to Sacramento River Cats.
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