Xavier Tyrone Avery (born January 1, 1990) is an American former professional

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who played for the

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in 2012.

Career

Baltimore Orioles

Avery attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. He initially committed to play

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for the

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. The

drafted Avery in the second round of the

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. 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

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. 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

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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

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. 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 deal with the

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. He was released on July 21.

Minnesota Twins

On July 26, 2015, Avery signed with the

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. He completed the season on the roster of their Triple-A

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Second stint with Orioles

On December 15, Avery signed a minor league deal to return to the Orioles organization. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

Atlanta Braves

On January 23, 2017, Avery signed a minor league contract with the

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. He re-signed with the team after the 2017 season ended. He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.

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