Luis De Ávila
| Luis De Ávila | |
|---|---|
| Charleston Dirty Birds | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 29, 2001 San Estanislao, Bolívar, Colombia | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Luis De Ávila (born May 29, 2001) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Career
Colorado Rockies
De Ávila signed with the Colorado Rockies as an international free agent on July 2, 2017. He made his professional debut in 2018 with the Dominican Summer League Rockies, posting a 6.16 ERA over 8 games. On March 1, 2019, De Ávila was suspended 72 games after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.[1] He was released by the Rockies organization on September 20.[2]
Kansas City Royals
On November 20, 2019, De Ávila signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
De Ávila was utilized as a relief pitcher during the 2021 season, splitting the campaign between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Royals and Single-A Columbia Fireflies. In 27 appearances out of the bullpen for the two affiliates, he compiled a 5-4 record and 4.99 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 57+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
Atlanta Braves
On December 8, 2021, De Ávila was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[5] He spent the 2022 campaign with the Single-A Rome Braves, working to a 6-8 record and 3.49 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 126+1⁄3 innings pitched over 24 starts.[6]
De Ávila split the 2023 season between the Double-A Mississippi Braves and Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. In 26 starts for the two affiliates, he compiled an aggregate 6-10 record and 3.26 ERA with 128 strikeouts over 127 innings of work.[7]
De Ávila returned to Mississippi for the 2024 season. In 19 starts, he posted a 4-10 record and 3.74 ERA with 79 strikeouts across 101 innings pitched. De Ávila was released by the Braves organization on March 23, 2025.[8]
Pericos de Puebla
On April 16, 2025, De Ávila signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[9] In eight starts for Puebla, he struggled to an 0-3 record and 6.30 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 30 innings pitched. On June 10, De Ávila was released by the Pericos.[10]
Charleston Dirty Birds
On July 1, 2025, De Ávila signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[11]
International career
De Ávila pitched for the Colombia national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[12]
References
- ^ "Rockies' De Avila, O's Rios suspended". milb.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Luis De Avila Makes Strides With Braves". baseballamerica.com. 21 August 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Minor league Rule 5 costs KC Royals 4 prospects". kingsofkauffman.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ Burns, Gabe (2023-08-21). "Luis De Avila Makes Strides With Braves". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Luis De Avila Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Unhittable Luis De Avila strikes again". mlb.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de junio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "The Official Site of Major League Baseball". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2017. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)