Jose Alvarez

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Born: 4/12/1956 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-10-01 | Final Game: 1989-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jose Lino Alvarez

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Biography

Jose Alvarez, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1989. Known for his effective pitching style, Alvarez finished his career with a record of 12-11 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.11. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded a total of 166 strikeouts and secured 12 saves, reflecting his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Alvarez played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, where pitchers had to adapt to the increasing power of hitters. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he consistently demonstrated skill and composure. Though he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, Alvarez's performance left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	12	136	0	0	0	12	195.3	177	72	16	89	175	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 13.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1981	ATL	NL	0	0	1	0	2.0	0	0	0	2	0.00	—	0.0
1982	ATL	NL	0	0	7	0	7.7	8	4	2	6	4.70	—	0.0
1988	ATL	NL	5	6	60	3	102.3	88	34	53	81	2.99	3.73 (+20%)	-185.9
1989	ATL	NL	3	3	30	2	50.3	44	16	24	45	2.86	3.71 (+23%)	270.0
2025	PHI	NL	4	2	28	7	26.0	27	11	7	32	3.81	4.14 (+8%)	-
2026	PHI	NL	0	1	10	0	7.0	10	7	3	9	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
99	11	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.273	0.333	0.273	0.606	0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1981	ATL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	ATL	NL	7	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	ATL	NL	61	8	3	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—
1989	ATL	NL	30	3	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—