About Alex Avila Memorabilia & Collectibles
Alex Avila (full name: Alexander Thomas Avila; no nicknames) plays catcher for the Detroit Tigers. During his 2 seasons, he has played 129 games, belted 12 home runs, driven in 37 runs, and stolen 2 bases. Born on January 29, 1987 in Hialeah, FL, Avila stands 5' 11" and weighs 210 lb. He attended Archbishop McCarthy (Pembroke Pines, FL) high school and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round of the 2008 amateur draft. His debut was on August 6, 2009 vs. BAL 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB. Over his career, Avila made $404,900. Common misspellings of his name include Alexander Alex alez Thomas Avila.