Alex Avila, C - Detroit Tigers (#13)

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Birthdate: 1/29/87
Drafted: 5th Round (163rd Pick) - 2008
College: University of Alabama
2013 Salary: $2,950,000
Service Time: 3.061 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $2.95 (2013); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 8/6/2009
Bats: L
Throws: R
Height: 5-11
Weight: 210

Latest Player Updates
01/18/13 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
06/21/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
06/06/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (strained hamstring)

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2010 Baseball America #6 Tools: Best defensive catcher
2010 Baseball Prospectus #6