Luinder Avila

Last updated
108+23 innings pitched across 22 games (20 starts). [6]

In 2024, Avila made 20 starts split between the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, compiling a 6–5 record and 4.14 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 87 innings of work. Following the season, the Royals added Avila to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7]

Avila was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2025 season, [8] where he logged a 2–2 record and 4.67 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 44+13 innings pitched across 10 games (nine starts). On August 11, 2025, Ávila was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [9]

References

  1. "2024 Report Cards: RHP Luinder Avila". farmtofountains.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  2. "Luinder Avila Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. "Luinder Avila – Stats – Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  5. "Luinder Avila – Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. "Prospect Profile: Luinder Avila". farmtofountains.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  7. "Royals Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster". mlbtraderumors.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  8. "Prospects Cameron, Avila and Cerantola among camp cuts". mlb.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  9. "Royals Place Hunter Harvey On Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
Luinder Avila
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Avila with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2025
Kansas City Royals – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (2001-08-21) August 21, 2001 (age 23)
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 13, 2025, for the Kansas City Royals