Yordan Alvarez

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Born: 6/27/1997 in Las Tunas, Las Tunas, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2019-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Yordan Ruben Alvarez

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Biography

Yordan Alvarez is a dynamic position player currently making his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 9, 2019. Born in 1997, Alvarez quickly establishes himself as one of the premier hitters of his generation. Over the course of 677 games, he amasses 728 hits, showcasing a remarkable batting average of .297. His offensive prowess is underscored by his impressive tally of 170 home runs and 493 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and produce in clutch situations. Additionally, Alvarez exhibits speed on the basepaths, recording 9 stolen bases throughout his career. A three-time All-Star, Alvarez continues to be a central figure for his team, contributing to their success with his powerful bat and keen eye for the strike zone. His impact on the game is particularly notable in the context of the modern era, where power-hitting and offensive production are highly valued. As he remains an active player, Alvarez's combination of skill and consistency positions him as a key player to watch in the coming seasons, as he aims to further elevate his career and leave an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
701	2541	448	756	163	6	180	514	10	365	577	0.298	0.391	0.579	0.970	16263.7

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.

Career OBP .391 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +23.5% above league average.

Career SLG .579 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +41.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.970 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +33.5% above 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
2019	HOU	AL	87	313	58	98	26	0	27	78	0	52	94	0.313	.252 (+24%)	.322 (+28%)	.434 (+51%)	.757 (+41%)	2545.4
2020	HOU	AL	2	8	2	2	0	0	1	4	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	HOU	AL	144	537	92	149	35	1	33	104	1	50	145	0.277	.243 (+14%)	.317 (+9%)	.410 (+29%)	.727 (+20%)	2153.3
2022	HOU	AL	135	470	95	144	29	2	37	97	1	78	106	0.306	.242 (+26%)	.311 (+30%)	.394 (+55%)	.706 (+44%)	4216.8
2023	HOU	AL	114	410	77	120	24	1	31	97	0	69	92	0.293	.248 (+18%)	.320 (+27%)	.414 (+41%)	.734 (+35%)	3031.1
2024	HOU	AL	147	552	88	170	34	2	35	86	6	69	95	0.308	.243 (+27%)	.312 (+26%)	.399 (+42%)	.711 (+35%)	3967.3
2025	HOU	AL	48	165	17	45	8	0	6	27	1	28	33	0.273	.245 (+11%)	.314 (+17%)	.403 (+7%)	.718 (+11%)	349.8
2026	HOU	AL	24	86	19	28	7	0	10	21	1	19	11	0.326	.239 (+36%)	.321 (+43%)	.385 (+96%)	.707 (+72%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
55	192	35	53	11	3	11	35	31	64	0.276

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2024	ALWC1	HOU	2	7	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.286
2023	ALCS	HOU	4	14	4	7	0	1	2	4	3	6	0.500
2023	ALDS2	HOU	2	7	4	3	0	0	3	5	1	3	0.429
2022	ALCS	HOU	4	14	2	3	1	0	0	1	3	6	0.214
2022	ALDS2	HOU	3	15	3	4	1	0	2	7	1	2	0.267
2022	WS	HOU	6	23	4	3	1	0	1	6	2	8	0.130
2021	ALCS	HOU	6	23	7	12	3	1	1	6	2	5	0.522
2021	ALDS1	HOU	4	11	4	3	1	0	1	3	6	6	0.273
2021	WS	HOU	6	20	2	2	0	1	0	0	5	6	0.100
2019	ALCS	HOU	6	22	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	12	0.045
2019	ALDS1	HOU	5	19	2	6	3	0	0	1	1	7	0.316
2019	WS	HOU	7	17	2	7	0	0	1	2	4	2	0.412

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	215	212	292	16	6	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2019	HOU	OF	10	9	9	1	1	0
2021	HOU	OF	41	39	49	3	1	0
2022	HOU	OF	56	56	79	7	2	1
2023	HOU	OF	40	40	59	2	0	0
2024	HOU	OF	53	53	71	3	1	0
2025	HOU	OF	15	15	25	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	215
Designated Hitter	450

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2024	All-MLB Team - Second Team	DH
2024	Player of the Week	Week of 2024-08-10
2024	TSN All-Star	DH
2023	All-MLB Team - Second Team	DH
2023	Player of the Month	September
2022	All-MLB Team - First Team	DH
2022	Player of the Month	June
2022	Player of the Week	Week of 2022-06-04
2022	Player of the Week	Week of 2022-09-17
2022	Silver Slugger	DH
2022	TSN All-Star	DH
2021	ALCS MVP
2021	All-MLB Team - Second Team	DH
2019	All-MLB Team - Second Team	DH
2019	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2019	Rookie of the Month	August
2019	Rookie of the Month	July
2019	Rookie of the Month	June
2019	Rookie of the Year
2019	TSN Rookie of the Year

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2024	Most Valuable Player	AL	9th	75.0	420	0
2023	Most Valuable Player	AL	13th	16.0	420	0
2022	Most Valuable Player	AL	3rd	232.0	420	0
2019	Rookie of the Year	AL	1st	150.0	150	30