Meet Armando Ávila: Catcher Developing in South Florida
Armando Ávila is a catcher from Caracas, Venezuela, who now trains and competes in South Florida. He bats and throws right-handed, and he also plays the infield. This page is the starting point for coaches, recruiters and evaluators: the verified basics come first, then his background, then how to reach his family.
Profile at a glance
The table below lists what has been confirmed and what has not been measured yet."Verified" means the detail has been confirmed by his family and matches his profile on this site.
Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
Primary position | Catcher (C) | Verified |
Bats / Throws | R / R | Verified |
Height | Just under 6'0" (1.82 m) | Verified |
Weight | 163 lb (74 kg) | Verified |
Defensive versatility | Infield (IF), IF/OF | Verified |
Current base | South Florida | Verified |
Pop time, throwing velocity, exit velocity, 60-yard dash | No figures released | Not yet published |
Those numbers will be published once measured, together with where and how they were taken. Until then, none of them will be estimated. They have their own row because they are the standard showcase measures: pop time and throwing velocity speak to the arm, exit velocity to the bat, and the 60-yard dash to speed.
Who Armando Ávila is
His full name is Armando Miguel Ávila Jukisz. He was born and raised in Caracas. The surname Jukisz comes from his maternal grandfather, through whom he has Polish ancestry.
His family is represented by his father, who is also named Armando Ávila. Recruiting contact is handled by his representative, Naty Ross.
On his own profile, Armando describes himself in three parts: Catcher | Baseball Prospect | South Florida.Each part is literal. Catching is the position he has built his game around, he is still developing as a prospect, and South Florida is where he trains and competes today.
On the field
A catcher's work has two halves. One is physical: receiving the pitch, blocking balls in the dirt and throwing out runners. The other is about decisions: handling the pitcher, keeping track of the count and the runners, and helping the defense stay organized. Coaches tend to judge the first half on video and the second half over a full game.
Armando's catcher-specific training began in 2020. It has covered pop time, receiving, blocking, pitch framing and pitcher management, which are the areas most coaches ask about first when they look at a catcher. Each one shows up on video in a different way, which is why coaches often ask for clips skill by skill.
Beyond the plate, he plays the infield and is listed as IF/OF. For a roster, that means a catcher who can also be used at other spots when the lineup calls for it. Catching remains his primary position.
Where he has played
Liga Chucho Ramos, Caracas. He began organized baseball there as a young child, first with Team Santa Fe and later with Team San Luis.
Gold Cup (Copa de Oro), 2019 and 2021. Selected both times to represent the State of Miranda.
Criollitos de Venezuela, 2020. Made the team through a national tryout and played at an international tournament in the Dominican Republic.
Junior League champion, 2024. Back in his home league, Liga Chucho Ramos.
He then moved his development to South Florida, where he now trains and competes. The full year-by-year record is on his History page.
For a coach, the useful point is what those selections have in common. Each time, people outside his own club watched him play and picked him for a team that represented a state or a country.
FAQ
What position does Armando Ávila play?
He is a catcher first. He also plays the infield and is listed as IF/OF.
Where is Armando Ávila from?
He was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and has Polish ancestry through his maternal grandfather.
Who handles recruiting contact for Armando?
His representative, Naty Ross. Requests go through the Contact page on this site, and his father, also named Armando Ávila, represents the family.
Coaches can ask through the Contact page for the video and information currently available. Contact Armando's representative and mention your program and what you would like to see.
