Abi Avelino Named FSL Player of the Week

Abiatal Avelino Named FSL Player of the Week

Tampa, Fla. - The Florida State League named Tampa Yankees Infielder Abiatal Avelino Player of the Week today. This honor was for games played July 27 - August 2, 2015.


Avelino played in eight (8) games and collected 13 hits in 30 plate appearances for a .433 batting average. He had one (1) homerun, scored eight (8) times and had two (2) RBI's. He had six (6) stolen bases, an OBP of .452 and a slugging percentage of .533.


This is the third year of professional baseball for the 2011 non-drafted free agent from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.


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