Ramón Antonio Avilés Miranda (January 22, 1952 – January 27, 2020) was a Puerto Rican backup infielder in

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who played for the

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(1977) and Philadelphia Phillies (1979–1981). He batted and threw right-handed. In a four-season career, totalling 117 games played, Avilés posted a .268

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(51-for-190) with two

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s and 24

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. Avilés is the uncle of

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, a former major league infielder. He managed Los Criollos de Caguas and Los Gigantes de Carolina after moving back to Puerto Rico. Avilés died on January 27, 2020, from complications of diabetes and high blood pressure at his home in

Manatí, Puerto Rico Manatí () is a city and municipality of Puerto Rico on the northern coast, north of Morovis and Ciales; east of Florida and Barceloneta; and west of Vega Baja. Manatí is spread over 8 barrios and Manatí barrio-pueblo (the downtown area an ...

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