Lowertown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Al Avila

Vice President/Assistant General Manager Detroit Tigers

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2014

1. Al Avila Marker

Inscription.

Entering his 21st season in professional baseball and his 11th season with the organization after being named to his current position on April 15, 2002. Al is responsible for assisting David Dombrowski with the day-to-day baseball operations of the organization and the major league club. Prior to joining the Tigers, he served as Special Assistant to Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Dave Littlefield. Al served as the Interim General Manager for the Marlins during the 2001 off-season following Dave Dombrowski's departure to Detroit. He was named Florida's Vice President and Assistant General Manager in July 2001. Under Avila's guidance, the Marlins drafted 2003 World Series Most Valuable Player Josh Beckett in the First Round of the June 1999 Draft. While in the First Round of the June 2000 Draft, the Marlins drafted the Midwest League's top hitting prospect in 2001 and one of the youngest players to play in the Futures Game in Boston[,] First Baseman Adrian Gonzalez. On the international front, Avila led the way to the 1999 signing of Tigers First Baseman/Third Baseman Miguel Cabrera, who made it to the major leagues

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in 2003 at the age of 20 and clubbed four home runs during the post-season for the World Champion Florida Marlins. He was also instrumental in the signing and development of Second Baseman Luis Castillo and Shortstop Alex Gonzalez, as well as Shortstop Edgar Renteria. Al was named Director of Scouting for the Marlins in July 1998 and was responsible for all of the Marlins scouting efforts on both the national and international levels. He and his wife, Yamile, have three children; Alexander, Alan and Annelisa Marie. His son, Alex, is the Tigers starting catcher.

Erected 2012 by Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame and the Goldklang Group.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1747.

Location. 44° 57.024′ N, 93° 5.097′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Lowertown. It can be reached from the intersection of Broadway Street and 5th Street E.. The marker is part of the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at CHS Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 360 N Broadway Street, Saint Paul MN 55101,

Al Avila marker (right, middle row) at the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 20, 2025

2. Al Avila marker (right, middle row) at the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame

United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marty Scott (here, next to this marker); Terry L. Wetzel (here, next to this marker); Steve McAllister (here, next to this marker); Steve Williams (here, next to this marker); Mike Arbuckle (here, next to this marker); Mike Radcliff (here, next to this marker); John Mirabelli (here, next to this marker); Saint Paul Rubber Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Also see . . .
1. Al Avila. Baseball Reference website entry (Submitted on December 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Saint Paul Saints. Official team website (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. Midway Stadium Complex. St. Paul Website entry (Submitted on December 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

4. The Goldklang Group. Website homepage (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame current location at CHS Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 20, 2025

3. The Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame current location at CHS Field

The Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame former location at Midway Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2014

4. The Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame former location at Midway Stadium

Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame former location at Midway Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2014

5. Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame former location at Midway Stadium

Markers in distance, beyond Snoopy's outstretched right hand

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 14, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.