Name: Luis Avila
Position: RHP
Born: May 26, 2003
Country: Venezuela
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’1″ 170lbs
How Acquired: International Free Agent (2023 Class)
Signed: February 23, 2023
Bonus:
Options Remaining: 3
Rule 5 Eligible: 2026
MiLB Free Agency: 2029
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Avila is an older international signing that moved stateside in 2024 and was Clearwater’s closer by end of year. At times he struggled with control, but was dominant out of the Threshers’ bullpen. His fastball will sit 93-96 and can touch 98, but it struggled to miss bats due to below average movement. His slider had success and is not particularly sharp or sweepy. In a very small sample size his changeup had great results, particularly in the zone.
2025 UR
Avila is an older international signing that moved stateside in 2024 and was Clearwater’s closer by end of year. At times he struggled with control, but was dominant out of the Threshers’ bullpen. His fastball will sit 93-96 and can touch 98, but it struggled to miss bats due to below average movement. His slider had success and is not particularly sharp or sweepy. In a very small sample size his changeup had great results, particularly in the zone.