Garvin Alston

Born: 12/8/1971 in Mount Vernon, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-06 | Final Game: 1996-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Garvin James Alston

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Biography

Garvin Alston was a professional pitcher born in 1971, whose Major League Baseball career spanned a brief period from June 6 to June 18, 1996. During his time in the majors, Alston played for the Philadelphia Phillies, making a notable impact despite a short stint. He finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.0. Alston recorded a total of 5 strikeouts, although he did not achieve any saves during his time on the mound. Alston's career unfolded during a transitional phase in baseball, as the mid-1990s marked a shift towards a more offense-driven game, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving approach to pitching. While his overall statistics may not reflect a lengthy or dominant career, Alston's presence in the majors underscores the competitive landscape of baseball during that era, where numerous players vied for limited opportunities in the spotlight. His journey serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the rich history of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	6	0	0	0	0	6.0	9	6	1	3	5	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.61 across their career seasons — 95.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1996	COL	NL	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	6.0	9	6	3	5	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1996	COL	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	COL	P	6	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	COL	NL	$152,000
Total Career Earnings			$152,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Florida International University	Miami	FL	1992
Mercy College	Dobbs Ferry	NY	1990