- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRoberto Francisco Avila Gonzales
- Nickname
- Beto
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Bobby Avila was born on April 2, 1924 in Veracruz, Mexico. He was an actor, known for 1954 World Series (1954), 1952 MLB All-Star Game (1952) and 1954 MLB All-Star Game (1954). He died on October 26, 2004 in Veracruz, Mexico.
- Second baseman with the American League's Cleveland Indians (1949-1958), Baltimore Orioles (1959), and Boston Red Sox (1959); and the National League's Milwaukee Braves (1959).
- Named to 3 American League All Star Teams (1952, 1954-1955).
- Finished 10th in voting for 1951 American League MVP for having .304 Batting Average, 165 Hits, 14 Stolen Bases and 13 Sacrifice Hits.
- Finished 3rd in voting for 1954 American League MVP for leading League in Batting Average (.341) and Sacrifice Hits (19) and having .402 On-base percentage, .477 Slugging Percentage, 555 At Bats, 112 Runs, 189 Hits, 265 Total Bases, 27 Doubles, 9 Stolen Bases and 249 Times on Base.
- Led American League in Triples (11) in 1952.
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