Luis Ayala

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    • Full name: Luis Ignacio Ayala
    • Born: January 12, 1978
    • Birthplace: Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
    • Bats/Throws: Right/Right
  • Luis Ayala is a right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets. A native of Mexico, Ayala started playing professional baseball in the Mexican leagues as a 19-year old. He made his major league debut on March 31, 2003 with the Montreal Expos. Ayala was considered a talented reliever, and recorded 9 holds in his first season as a member of the Expos bullpen. Ayala missed the entire 2006 season, after suffering an elbow injury in the World Baseball Classic. He returned the next season, after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
  • Transaction History

    • May 15, 2001: Saltillo purchase contract from the Colorado Rockies.
    • August 13, 2002: Montreal Expos purchase contract from the Saltillo.
    • December 16, 2002: Drafted by the Montreal Expos 2002 rule 5 draft.

  • Strengths

    Ayala is a very deceptive pitcher. He has an unorthodox delivery, and throws with various speeds. He is extremely effective against righties.[1]
  • Weaknesses

    Ayala is not very effective pitching to left-handed batters.[1]

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