Detroit Tigers fans saw executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila bring back a familiar face last offseason.
The franchise signed longtime Tigers catcher, as well as Al Avila’s son, Alex Avila to a one-year contract.
After a 57-game stint in a White Sox’ uniform in 2016, last season marked the backstop’s return to the organization that drafted him.
The younger Avila has played 760 games as a member of the Detroit Tigers in the regular season.
Of the 760 games, 77 came during the 2017 campaign.
To date, signing the backstop may just be Al Avila’s best move to date.