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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Longtime Dodgers Scout Ralph Avila Passes Away At 92
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Longtime Dodgers Scout Ralph Avila Passes Away At 92

Matt Borelli
January 31, 2023
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Ralph Avila, Tommy Lasorda, 2010 MLB Draft
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Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive and international scout Ralph Avila, who spearheaded the organization’s efforts to develop players in the Dominican Republic, passed away on Monday at his home in Pembroke Pines, Florida, at the age of 92.

Avila joined the Dodgers in 1970 as a Latin America scout, and he would go on to sign the likes of Pedro Martinez, Ramon Martinez, Rick Rhoden and Candy Maldonado, among others.

In 1986, Avila picked the site of what would become the Dodgers’ year-round training facilities and scouting operation in the Dominican Republic. Campo Las Palmas officially opened the following year, and Avila would serve as regional coordinator and director from 1987-91.

Avila was named vice president in 1991, and under his leadership, assisted the Dominican Federation of Amateur Baseball by hosting teams at all levels, sponsoring them in local tournaments and providing equipment.

Along with scout Epy Guerrero, Avila helped form the Dominican Summer League. He also worked with the Licey Tigers and the Dominican national team.

Avila additionally contributed to the success of Futuro Vivo, a school in Santo Domingo that was adopted by the Dodgers. The academy offers education, nutrition and medical assistance to marginalized children in the area.

Avila retired from his duties after the 1999 season but remained with the Dodgers as an advisor through 2021. He won numerous accolades in his five decades with the organization, including being named international scout of the year by MLB in 2006.

Avila was the father of Al Avila, who served as general manager of the Detroit Tigers from 2015-2022. His grandson, Alex Avila, enjoyed a 13-year MLB career as a catcher.

Dodgers honored Mike Brito

The Dodgers honored longtime scout Mike Brito this past November, along with Tommy Lasorda, Vin Scully and Maury Wills, among others with ties to the organization in recognition of Día de Los Muertos. All but Lasorda passed away this year.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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