Nick Avila will begin his first season with the Rafters this summer after his spring season concludes at Delta College. After a redshirt season a year ago, Avila has pitched out of the bullpen and made an immediate impact this year. In 18 innings, the right-hander has earned a save while owning an ERA of 2.04. The strikeout to walk ratio for Avila has been stout, racking up 27 punch-outs compared to just five free passes for a team-leading 13.75 strikeouts per nine innings. His best performance on the season came against Napa in an 8-3 win. Avila turned in an eight-strikeout performance in just three innings and did not allow a hit. Avila graduated from Turlock High School where in 2015, the pitcher went 4-3 with a dominant 1.72 ERA.