Neil Avent

MLB, A’s Scout, Wake Forest Baseball Alum ‘89

[Neil Avent @AventNeil4]

@ClemsonBaseball One of the best to ever spin it.

[Clemson Baseball @ClemsonBaseball]

Congrats to former Tiger LHP Brian Barnes for his induction into the state of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame yesterday! #ClemsonFamily

[Neil Avent @AventNeil4]

@ElonBaseball Congrats coach. Impressive!

[Athletics @Athletics]

A family affair 💛

Tonight's first pitch is extra special for the Kurtz family. Nick's dad Jeff had the honor of throwing it out on Nick Kurtz bobblehead night!

[Bill Cilento @bill_cilento]

DEAC!

[Clemson Baseball @ClemsonBaseball]

Congrats to former Tiger Brian Barnes (1986-89) for his upcoming induction into the @SCAHOF❗️

The induction banquet honoring the class of 2026 is set for May 18 in Columbia.

Some of Barnes' career stats at #Clemson...

• 2.97 ERA
• 44-10 record
• 3 saves
• 475.1 IP
• 513 K

[Athletics @Athletics]

Forever remembered. Forever loved.

[Neil Avent @AventNeil4]

Congratulations to Nick Kurtz on being named AL Rookie of the Year. What a special young man. Thank you for an unforgettable year! @Athletics @WakeBaseball

[MLB @MLB]

Nick Kurtz is your 2025 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year!

[Bristol Motor Speedway @ItsBristolBaby]

GO @Braves‼️ #SpeedwayClassic25

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

What a day for Eli White!

#SpeedwayClassic

[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ @baseballhall]

Victory Lane runs through Cooperstown.

Eli White’s @Braves helmet from his two-homer performance is heading to the Hall of Fame! #SpeedwayClassic

[Neil Avent @AventNeil4]

@MartinJGallegos What a great night for great kid. I am so happy that his parents were there to see it.

[Martín Gallegos @MartinJGallegos]

Nick Kurtz with his parents after a historic night.

[Athletics @Athletics]

We are honored to have several of our scouts in attendance tonight, many of whom drafted and signed our current rising stars!

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Rickey Henderson was an everyday player from 1980-2001. During that time span he stole 1362 bases. During that same time span the entire Red Sox team stole 1322 bases.

[Neil Avent @AventNeil4]

@DiamondHeels One of the best in the business. He exemplifies all that is good in college athletics. A great professional and even better person. Well deserved, Coach G.

[UNC Tar Heels @GoHeels]

Each year, we present a RAMMY to a person or group of people who contribute to Carolina Athletics behind-the-scenes.

Tonight we’re proud to recognize Larry Gallo for his decades of service to Carolina and its student-athletes.

#RAMMYS2025

[Neil Avent @AventNeil4]

@papachi29 @Kcannonballers Stud!!

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Words Tim Wakefield wrote in his phone before he passed away. Posted by his wife. Powerful words we should all live by.