Ossie Alvarez

Born: 10/19/1933 in Bolondron, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 3/8/2008 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

MLB Debut: 1958-04-19 | Final Game: 1959-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Oswaldo Alvarez

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Biography

Ossie Alvarez was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the late 1950s. Born in 1933, Alvarez played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 95 games from 1958 to 1959. His career, although brief, was set against the backdrop of a competitive era in baseball that was transitioning into the more modern phases of the game. With a batting average of .212, he recorded 42 hits and drove in 5 runs, showcasing his role primarily as a utility player rather than a power hitter, as evidenced by his lack of home runs. Throughout his time in the league, Alvarez demonstrated speed on the base paths, achieving 1 stolen base during his career. While his statistics may not reflect a standout performance, Alvarez contributed to the teams he played for with his versatility and resilience, characteristics that were essential in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during his playing years. His journey through the game is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not marked by overwhelming statistical achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	198	20	42	3	0	0	5	1	16	27	0.212	0.271	0.227	0.498	-1089.4

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1958	WSN	AL	87	196	20	41	3	0	0	5	1	16	26	0.209	.257 (-19%)	.324 (-17%)	.394 (-43%)	.719 (-31%)	-1089.4
1959	DET	AL	8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	14	6	12	23	1	5
3B	3	0	1	2	0	0
SS	64	55	113	158	9	33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	WS1	2B	14	6	12	23	1	5
1958	WS1	3B	3	0	1	2	0	0
1958	WS1	SS	64	55	113	158	9	33

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	15
Third Base	3
Shortstop	64