Xavier Avery

Xavier Tyrone Avery (born January 1, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for one season with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012.

Career Baltimore Orioles Avery attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. He initially committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. 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. 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, and recalled him again September 1 when the team's roster expanded

Seattle Mariners On August 30, 2013, the Orioles traded Avery to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Michael Morse. 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. He was released on July 1, 2015 after exercising an opt-out in his contract.

San Francisco Giants On July 3, 2015, Avery signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He made 13 appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, batting .244/.346/.311 with no home runs and one RBI. Avery was released by the Giants organization 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.

Baltimore Orioles (second stint) On December 15, 2015, Avery signed a minor league deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Atlanta Braves On January 23, 2017, Avery signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He re-signed with the team after the 2017 season ended.

Avery spent the 2018 season with the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves, hitting .261/.356/.365 with four home runs, 19 RBI, and nine stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.