Xavier Avery

Xavier Tyrone Avery (born January 1, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012.

Xavier Avery
Avery with the Baltimore Orioles
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1990-01-01) January 1, 1990
Atlanta, Georgia
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 13, 2012, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2012 season)
Batting average.223
Home runs1
Runs batted in6
Stolen bases6
Teams

Career

Baltimore Orioles

Avery attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. He initially committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.[1] The Baltimore Orioles drafted Avery in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.

Avery was called up to the majors for the first time on May 13, 2012.[2] The following day, he scored his first major league run and collected his first double, triple and RBI. He hit his first career home run on June 29, 2012 against the Cleveland Indians. The Orioles optioned Avery to Norfolk in July,[3] and recalled him again September 1 when the team's roster expanded [4]

Seattle Mariners

On August 30, 2013, the Orioles traded Avery to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Michael Morse.[5] He was designated for assignment on March 28, 2014 and subsequently outrighted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, where he finished the season.

Detroit Tigers

On November 21, 2014, Avery signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[6] He was released on July 1, 2015 after exercising an opt-out in his contract.[7]

San Francisco Giants

On July 3, 2015, Avery signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. He was released on July 21.

Minnesota Twins

On July 26, 2015, Avery signed with the Minnesota Twins. He completed the season on the roster of their Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.[8]

Second Stint with Orioles

On December 15, Avery signed a minor league deal to return to the Orioles organization.[9] He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

Atlanta Braves

On January 23, 2017, Avery signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[10] He re-signed with the team after the 2017 season ended. He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.

References
  1. Ching, David (June 4, 2012). "MLB draft, UGA signees no strangers". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  2. Connolly, Dan (May 12, 2012). "Xavier Avery likely to be promoted to Orioles". Baltimoresun.com. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  3. Connolly, Dan (July 12, 2012). "Xavier Avery | Orioles send Xavier Avery to Triple-A Norfolk". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  4. Encina, Eduardo A. (August 31, 2012). "Xavier Avery and Luis Exposito with Orioles in New York". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  5. Baker, Geoff. "Michael Morse, as expected, traded to the Orioles | Mariners blog | Seattle Times". Blogs.seattletimes.com. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  6. Beck, Jason (November 21, 2014). "Tigers add outfielder Avery on Minors deal". MLB. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  7. Schmehl, James (July 2, 2015). "Detroit Tigers release Xavier Avery after outfielder exercises opt-out in contract". MLive. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  8. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/averyxa01.shtml
  9. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/averyxa01.shtml
  10. "Xavier Avery: Signs minor league deal with Braves". cbssports.com. January 23, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
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