Jorge Alfaro

Born: 6/11/1993 in Sincelejo, Sucre, Colombia

MLB Debut: 2016-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Jorge Mario Alfaro

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Biography

Jorge Alfaro, born in 1993, was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Throughout his career, he played in 496 games, showcasing his skills as both a catcher and an outfielder. Alfaro recorded 402 hits, including 48 home runs, and accumulated 198 RBIs, with a career batting average of .253. Known for his powerful arm behind the plate and his ability to control the game, he was considered a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Alfaro's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly favoring offensive capabilities, and he embraced this trend with a combination of speed and power, contributing 18 stolen bases to his resume. His journey through the major leagues included stints with teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins, where he became known for his resilience and competitive spirit. As a player who experienced the evolving landscape of baseball in the 2010s, Alfaro left a lasting impression on fans and players alike with his dynamic playing style and commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
510	1629	155	412	73	4	48	201	19	72	595	0.253	0.301	0.391	0.692	-1226.1

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2016	PHI	NL	6	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	PHI	NL	29	107	12	34	6	0	5	14	0	3	33	0.318	.254 (+25%)	.324 (+11%)	.425 (+21%)	.750 (+16%)	304.5
2018	PHI	NL	108	344	35	90	16	2	10	37	3	18	138	0.262	.247 (+6%)	.318 (+2%)	.409 (-1%)	.727 (avg)	61.4
2019	MIA	NL	130	431	44	113	14	1	18	57	4	22	154	0.262	.252 (+4%)	.322 (-3%)	.434 (-2%)	.757 (-3%)	-244.4
2020	MIA	NL	31	93	12	21	2	0	3	16	2	4	36	0.226	.244 (-8%)	.321 (-13%)	.417 (-18%)	.739 (-16%)	-243.5
2021	MIA	NL	92	295	22	72	15	1	4	30	8	11	99	0.244	.243 (avg)	.317 (-11%)	.410 (-17%)	.727 (-14%)	-791.1
2022	SDP	NL	82	256	25	63	14	0	7	40	1	11	98	0.246	.242 (+1%)	.311 (-9%)	.394 (-3%)	.706 (-6%)	-313.0
2023	COL	NL	10	31	2	5	4	0	1	4	0	0	12	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0
2023	BOS	AL	8	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
2025	WAS	NL	14	39	3	10	2	0	0	3	1	0	14	0.256	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	NLDS2	MIA	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	3	25	3	0	1
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	431	398	3389	188	32	22
OF	22	17	20	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	PHI	C	4	4	27	0	0	0
2017	PHI	1B	2	1	8	2	0	1
2017	PHI	C	28	28	220	12	2	3
2018	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	PHI	C	104	98	888	59	11	6
2019	MIA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2019	MIA	C	118	112	930	55	11	8
2020	MIA	C	29	26	182	9	2	0
2020	MIA	OF	1	0	0	0	1	0
2021	MIA	1B	3	2	17	1	0	0
2021	MIA	C	61	57	467	19	2	1
2021	MIA	OF	21	17	20	1	2	0
2022	SDN	C	65	59	544	27	2	4
2023	COL	C	2	1	7	0	0	0
2023	BOS	C	6	4	39	5	2	0
2025	WAS	C	14	9	85	2	0	0