Loyola Marymount University Athletics

PRIOR TO LMU

San Diego City College (2022–2024)
Right-handed pitcher who spent three seasons at Southwestern College in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference … Named All-PCAC Second Team in both 2023 and 2024 … Earned SoCal Pitcher of the Week honors twice in 2024 … Also named Conference Pitcher of the Week twice in 2024 … Recorded three games with 13 or more strikeouts during the 2024 season … Helped lead San Diego City College to its first playoff appearance in 14 years … Paired with Bobby Perebzak (now at University of Hawai‘i) to form the state’s top strikeout duo, combining for 212 strikeouts — 97 of which came from Laine … Served as a team captain during his sophomore campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Summit View Independent Study in 2019.

PERSONAL
Avery is from Riverside, California … Comes from a large family with five siblings … His father, John, played baseball at Mt. San Jacinto College from 1992 to 1993 … Made the Dean’s List in 2023 … Chose LMU for its welcoming coaching staff, beautiful campus, and proximity to home and family — including his cousin attending Loyola Law School.

WHY LMU?
"I chose LMU due to the beautiful campus and facilities. The coaches and staff welcomed me genuinely from the start. Also, living an hour and a half away from my hometown and family while living with my cousin who is attending Loyola Law School helped with my decision."