Alex Avila

About

MLB catcher who began his career in 2009 with the Detroit Tigers.

Before Fame

After an All-SEC selection and a junior year batting .343 he signed with the Tigers.

Trivia

He appeared in his first MLB All-Star game in 2011.

Family Life

He married his high school sweetheart Kristina Perez.

Associated With

His father and grandfather became friends with Tommy Lasorda, and Lasorda became the godfather to Alex.