I am a Hall of Fame (MX) sports broadcaster with over 28 years of delivering engaging and insightful sports coverage. Since 2015, I have been the broadcaster of Toros de Tijuana, a 2-time champion team in the Mexican Summer League, serving as the number 1 play-by-play TV and radio personality. I have extensive experience with the San Diego Padres Spanish-language radio broadcast booth, handling color and play-by-play duties for 17 seasons. I have also broadcasted Winter League games in Mazatlán for 19 years, covered numerous Caribbean Series, Championship Series, and All Star Games, and worked as a public address announcer for the World Baseball Classic. Beyond broadcasting, I write a weekly Major League Baseball column and create MLB video blogs, continually enhancing the viewer's experience with a passion for conveying the stories within the games.

Juan Ángel Avila

I am a Hall of Fame (MX) sports broadcaster with over 28 years of delivering engaging and insightful sports coverage. Since 2015, I have been the broadcaster of Toros de Tijuana, a 2-time champion team in the Mexican Summer League, serving as the number 1 play-by-play TV and radio personality. I have extensive experience with the San Diego Padres Spanish-language radio broadcast booth, handling color and play-by-play duties for 17 seasons. I have also broadcasted Winter League games in Mazatlán for 19 years, covered numerous Caribbean Series, Championship Series, and All Star Games, and worked as a public address announcer for the World Baseball Classic. Beyond broadcasting, I write a weekly Major League Baseball column and create MLB video blogs, continually enhancing the viewer's experience with a passion for conveying the stories within the games.

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I am a Hall of Fame (MX) sports broadcaster with over 28 years of delivering engaging and insightful sports coverage. Since 2015, I have been the broadcaster of Toros de Tijuana, a 2-time champion team in the Mexican Summer League, serving as the number 1 play-by-play TV and radio personality. I have extensive experience with the San Diego Padres Spanish-language radio broadcast booth, handling color and play-by-play duties for 17 seasons.

I have also broadcasted Winter League games in Mazatlán for 19 years, covered numerous Caribbean Series, Championship Series, and All Star Games, and worked as a public address announcer for the World Baseball Classic. Beyond broadcasting, I write a weekly Major League Baseball column and create MLB video blogs, continually enhancing the viewer’s experience with a passion for conveying the stories within the games.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Broadcaster / TV-Radio Coordinator at Club de Béisbol Toros de Tijuana
January 1, 2015 - Present
Since 2015, I have been the broadcaster for Toros de Tijuana, the two-time champions of the Mexican Summer League (2017, 2021). I serve as the number one play-by-play TV and radio personality, providing detailed and passionate game commentary.
TV Broadcaster for Mexican Winter League games at SKY Sports
January 1, 2020 - Present
Since 2020, I have been a TV broadcaster for Sky Sports covering Mexican Winter League games, delivering expert commentary and game coverage.
TV Broadcaster for Mexican Winter League games at Megacable
January 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
From 2010 to 2020, I served as a TV broadcaster for Megacable covering Mexican Winter League games, providing engaging sports commentary and insights.
TV-Radio Spanish Broadcaster at San Diego Padres
January 1, 2014 - August 9, 2025
From 1998 to 2014, I was the TV and radio Spanish broadcaster for the San Diego Padres, handling both color and play-by-play duties for regular and playoff games, including the World Series and Wild Card games.
TV News Sports Anchor at Telemundo 33 San Diego-Tijuana
January 1, 1998 - August 9, 2025
From 1995 to 1998, I worked as a TV news sports anchor, delivering sports news coverage and anchoring broadcasts.
Play-by-Play TV Voice at Venados de Mazatlán
January 1, 1995 - August 9, 2025
From 1992 to 1995, I began my broadcasting career as the play-by-play TV voice of Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League in my native city of Mazatlán.
Broadcaster/TV-Radio Coordinator at Club de Béisbol Toros de Tijuana
January 1, 2015 - Present
Broadcaster of Toros de Tijuana since 2015, the 2-time champions of the Mexican Summer League (2017, 2021). Serving as the number 1 play-by-play TV and radio personality.
TV Broadcaster for Sky Sports Mexican Winter League games at Sky Sports
January 1, 2020 - Present
TV Broadcaster for Sky Sports Mexican Winter League games since 2020, providing live game coverage and commentary.
TV Broadcaster for Megacable Mexican Winter League games at Megacable
January 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Provided television broadcasts of Mexican Winter League games from 2010 to 2020.
Spanish Radio Broadcaster at San Diego Padres
January 1, 2014 - August 9, 2025
Handled color commentary and play-by-play duties in the Padres' Spanish-language radio broadcast booth for 17 seasons, including playoff and World Series games.
TV News Sports Anchor at Telemundo 33 San Diego - Tijuana
January 1, 1998 - August 9, 2025
Sports news anchor from 1995 to 1998 delivering sports news and related content.
Play-by-play TV Voice at Venados de Mazatlán (Mexican Pacific League)
January 1, 1995 - August 9, 2025
Began broadcasting career as the play-by-play TV voice from 1992 to 1995 in native city of Mazatlán.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications at Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor's Degree in Communications at Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Public Address Announcer for the World Baseball Classic
January 1, 2009 - August 9, 2025
Sports Award by Mazatlán City Council
January 1, 2001 - August 9, 2025
Inducted into Mazatlán Baseball Hall of Fame
January 1, 2008 - August 9, 2025
Sports Ambassador Award by Tijuana Mayor
January 1, 1998 - August 9, 2025
Inducted into Tijuana's Sports Hall of Fame
July 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality