Luis Alvarado

Born: 1/15/1949 in Lajas, P.R.

Died: 3/20/2001 in Lajas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1968-09-13 | Final Game: 1977-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Luis Cesar Alvarado

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Biography

Luis Alvarado, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1968 until his retirement in 1977. As a position player, Alvarado played in a total of 463 games, where he recorded 248 hits and contributed 84 RBIs over the course of his career. Known for his speed on the base paths, he accumulated 11 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. While he finished his career with a batting average of .214 and hit 5 home runs, Alvarado’s impact extended beyond mere statistics, as he played during a transformative era in baseball that witnessed the evolution of player roles and strategies. Throughout his career, Alvarado was a versatile player, often called upon to fill various roles within the lineup. His time in the league coincided with a period of significant change, as the game began to embrace more dynamic styles of play. Although he may not have been a marquee name, Alvarado's contributions to his teams were vital in the context of the competitive landscape of the 1970s. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
463	1160	116	248	43	4	5	84	11	49	160	0.214	0.247	0.271	0.517	-4245.5

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1968	BOS	AL	11	46	3	6	2	0	0	1	0	1	11	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	BOS	AL	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	BOS	AL	59	183	19	41	11	0	1	10	1	9	30	0.224	.253 (-12%)	.325 (-21%)	.385 (-22%)	.711 (-21%)	-736.1
1971	CHW	AL	99	264	22	57	14	1	0	8	1	11	34	0.216	.249 (-13%)	.316 (-22%)	.365 (-24%)	.682 (-23%)	-1163.5
1972	CHW	AL	103	254	30	54	4	1	4	29	2	13	36	0.213	.243 (-13%)	.310 (-18%)	.353 (-20%)	.664 (-19%)	-874.0
1973	CHW	AL	80	203	21	47	7	2	0	20	6	4	20	0.232	.256 (-10%)	.325 (-23%)	.378 (-25%)	.703 (-24%)	-905.6
1974	CHW	AL	8	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	STL	NL	17	36	3	5	2	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CLE	AL	61	114	12	25	2	0	0	12	1	6	14	0.219	.256 (-15%)	.324 (-21%)	.369 (-36%)	.693 (-29%)	0.0
1976	STL	NL	16	42	5	12	1	0	0	3	0	3	6	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	NYN	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	DET	AL	2	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
2B	141	99	235	294	14	64
3B	44	30	31	76	7	4
SS	241	181	272	597	39	101

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	BOS	SS	11	11	14	26	1	6
1969	BOS	SS	5	1	4	6	0	2
1970	BOS	3B	29	29	20	59	6	2
1970	BOS	SS	27	22	25	75	2	15
1971	CHA	2B	16	13	31	49	1	12
1971	CHA	SS	71	60	89	189	12	34
1972	CHA	2B	16	3	8	17	1	1
1972	CHA	3B	2	0	1	4	0	1
1972	CHA	SS	81	63	98	213	14	28
1973	CHA	2B	45	40	91	107	4	24
1973	CHA	3B	10	1	10	13	1	1
1973	CHA	SS	18	8	20	38	4	6
1974	CHA	2B	1	1	1	4	0	1
1974	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1974	CHA	SS	4	0	2	2	2	0
1974	SLN	SS	17	13	16	33	1	8
1974	CLE	2B	46	30	81	93	5	23
1974	CLE	SS	7	3	4	15	3	2
1976	SLN	2B	16	12	22	22	3	3
1977	NYN	2B	1	0	1	2	0	0
1977	DET	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0