Rogelio Alvarez

Born: 4/18/1938 in Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río, Cuba

Died: 11/30/2012 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-18 | Final Game: 1962-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 183 lbs

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Biography

Rogelio Alvarez, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1960 to 1962. Primarily serving as a position player, Alvarez made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more talented players and a shift towards a focus on power-hitting. Although his time in the big leagues was brief, spanning just 17 games, Alvarez contributed to his teams with a total of 7 hits and 2 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .189. Throughout his career, Alvarez showcased his skills as a versatile player, though he did not achieve significant power numbers, recording no home runs and zero stolen bases. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players of his era, as the competition for roster spots became increasingly fierce. Despite not having a long-lasting impact in terms of statistics, Alvarez's presence in the game during the early 1960s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of players who shaped the sport during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	37	2	7	0	0	0	2	0	1	13	0.189	0.211	0.189	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 44.2% 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
1960	CIN	NL	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CIN	NL	14	28	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	10	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	8	90	4	2	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	CIN	1B	2	1	21	0	0	1
1962	CIN	1B	13	7	69	4	2	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	15