Tavo Alvarez

Born: 11/25/1971 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 1995-08-21 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Cesar Octavio Alvarez

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Biography

Tavo Alvarez, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 23 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 3-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. Known for his competitive spirit, Alvarez struck out 26 batters, showcasing moments of potential amidst the challenges of his tenure in the league. Alvarez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to see shifts in pitching strategies and player conditioning. While he did not accumulate saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the gritty perseverance that characterized many pitchers of the mid-1990s. Despite a relatively short career, Tavo Alvarez remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, remembered by fans for his determination and the unique challenges he faced in the majors.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	6	19	13	0	0	0	58.3	65	35	2	26	26	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 19.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	WSN	NL	1	5	8	8	0	0	0	37.3	46	28	14	17	6.75	4.45 (-52%)	-
1996	WSN	NL	2	1	11	5	0	0	0	21.0	19	7	12	9	3.00	4.61 (+35%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	16	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 67.2% 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
1995	WSN	NL	8	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	WSN	NL	11	4	0	2	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
P	19	13	5	7	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	MON	P	8	8	3	4	1	1
1996	MON	P	11	5	2	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	MON	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000