Pedro Alvarez

Born: 2/6/1987 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2010-06-16 | Final Game: 2018-06-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Pedro Manuel Alvarez

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Biography

Pedro Alvarez, born in 1987, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2018. He made a significant impact during his career, primarily known for his power at the plate. Over the course of 910 games, Alvarez recorded 704 hits, which included 162 home runs and 472 RBIs. His ability to drive in runs and deliver clutch performances earned him recognition, culminating in a selection to the All-Star Game during his career. Alvarez played in an era characterized by a mix of traditional power hitting and evolving pitching styles, making his contributions notable in the context of the game’s history. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .236, his slugging prowess was evident through his significant home run total and 15 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility. After retiring on June 15, 2018, Alvarez left a legacy as a player who could change the game with one swing and is remembered for his time spent with teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
910	2980	365	704	131	6	162	472	15	314	952	0.236	0.310	0.447	0.757	2787.5

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .447 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near 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
2010	PIT	NL	95	347	42	89	21	1	16	64	0	37	119	0.256	.257 (avg)	.325 (avg)	.402 (+14%)	.728 (+8%)	487.1
2011	PIT	NL	74	235	18	45	9	1	4	19	1	24	80	0.191	.255 (-25%)	.320 (-15%)	.399 (-27%)	.719 (-22%)	-900.0
2012	PIT	NL	149	525	64	128	25	1	30	85	1	57	180	0.244	.254 (-4%)	.318 (avg)	.405 (+15%)	.724 (+8%)	833.6
2013	PIT	NL	152	558	70	130	22	2	36	100	2	48	186	0.233	.253 (-8%)	.317 (-7%)	.396 (+19%)	.714 (+8%)	706.3
2014	PIT	NL	122	398	46	92	13	1	18	56	8	45	113	0.231	.251 (-8%)	.313 (avg)	.386 (+5%)	.700 (+2%)	240.1
2015	PIT	NL	150	437	60	106	18	0	27	77	2	48	131	0.243	.254 (-5%)	.316 (avg)	.404 (+16%)	.721 (+9%)	777.2
2016	BAL	AL	109	337	43	84	20	0	22	49	1	37	97	0.249	.255 (-2%)	.321 (avg)	.417 (+21%)	.738 (+12%)	718.8
2017	BAL	AL	14	32	4	10	1	0	1	4	0	2	10	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	BAL	AL	45	111	18	20	2	0	8	18	0	16	36	0.180	.247 (-27%)	.318 (-11%)	.409 (+1%)	.727 (-4%)	-75.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	23	4	6	1	0	3	7	2	10	0.261

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	NLWC	PIT	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2013	NLDS1	PIT	5	17	4	6	1	3	6	2	6	0.353
2013	NLWC	PIT	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	132	126	1017	70	23	105
3B	574	553	335	1215	115	108

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	PIT	3B	94	94	61	198	17	17
2011	PIT	3B	66	62	55	145	14	15
2012	PIT	3B	145	143	73	264	27	23
2013	PIT	3B	150	148	72	359	27	27
2014	PIT	1B	5	5	31	1	0	4
2014	PIT	3B	99	95	69	233	25	25
2015	PIT	1B	124	119	966	68	23	98
2016	BAL	3B	12	6	0	5	4	0
2017	BAL	1B	2	1	11	1	0	2
2018	BAL	1B	1	1	9	0	0	1
2018	BAL	3B	8	5	5	11	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	132
Third Base	574
Designated Hitter	135

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-06-23
2013	Silver Slugger	3B
2012	Player of the Week	Week of 2012-09-03
2010	Player of the Week	Week of 2010-09-26
2010	Rookie of the Month	September