Thompson alum Drew Avans called up by Athletics to make major league debut - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson alum Drew Avans called up by Athletics to make major league debut - Shelby County Reporter

By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor SACRAMENTO, Calif. – One of Alabaster’s own has made it to The Show as Drew Avans is set to make his major league debut. Avans was called up by the Athletics from the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators on Tuesday, May 27. Avans earned his chance in the big leagues after the Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hip flexor retroactive to May 25. The 28-year-old center…

Former St. Cloud Rox player makes major league debut with Oakland A's

ST. CLOUD — Former St. Cloud Rox outfielder Drew Avans made his Major League debut on Tuesday, May 27, becoming the 391st former Northwoods League player to reach the big leagues. Avans, who played collegiate baseball at Southeastern Louisiana University, was a member of the Rox’s 2017 Northwoods League championship team. He was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 33rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft. With his debut, he became the fourth majo…

Avans Earns MLB Call-Up with Athletics

HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana University baseball alum Drew Avans was called up Tuesday to the Major League roster by the Athletics.