When you think of former Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila, you do not think of a slick-fielding shortstop.
But, on Thursday night, Avila proved that he can indeed look pretty darn good at shortstop as he made a very smooth-looking play for the Washington Nationals.
Check it out!
(Hey, the Tigers need a shortstop, right?)
Catcher Alex Avila has fit right in playing at shortstop for Washington tonight. 😮👏
(📽️: @Nationals)pic.twitter.com/WRegwysxd0
— theScore (@theScore) July 1, 2021