Max Alvis

Born: 2/2/1938 in Jasper, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-11 | Final Game: 1970-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Roy Maxwell Alvis

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Biography

Max Alvis, born in 1938, was a notable American baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1970. Primarily playing as a position player, Alvis appeared in 1,013 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of power and versatility on the field. He finished his tenure with a batting average of .247, accumulating 895 hits, 111 home runs, and 373 RBIs. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 43 stolen bases, which was a valuable asset during a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on speed and power. Alvis was recognized for his contributions to the game with two All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. As a member of the mid-20th century baseball scene, he played during a transformative time in the sport, witnessing the integration of baseball and the increasing influence of sluggers. His performance and resilience on the field left a lasting impression, contributing to the rich history of baseball during the 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1013	3629	421	895	142	22	111	373	43	262	662	0.247	0.302	0.390	0.692	1291.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.686 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
1962	CLE	AL	12	51	1	11	2	0	0	3	3	2	13	0.216	.257 (-16%)	.326 (-25%)	.393 (-35%)	.719 (-30%)	-253.1
1963	CLE	AL	158	602	81	165	32	7	22	67	9	36	109	0.274	.246 (+11%)	.308 (+5%)	.371 (+24%)	.680 (+15%)	1599.2
1964	CLE	AL	107	381	51	96	14	3	18	53	5	29	77	0.252	.250 (+1%)	.312 (avg)	.377 (+18%)	.690 (+10%)	641.9
1965	CLE	AL	159	604	88	149	24	2	21	61	12	47	121	0.247	.245 (avg)	.310 (-1%)	.371 (+7%)	.682 (+3%)	351.3
1966	CLE	AL	157	596	67	146	22	3	17	55	4	50	98	0.245	.248 (-1%)	.309 (-2%)	.376 (avg)	.685 (-1%)	-101.0
1967	CLE	AL	161	637	66	163	23	4	21	70	3	38	107	0.256	.242 (+6%)	.306 (-2%)	.357 (+13%)	.663 (+6%)	597.8
1968	CLE	AL	131	452	38	101	17	3	8	37	5	41	91	0.223	.236 (-6%)	.298 (-2%)	.340 (-4%)	.638 (-3%)	-229.0
1969	CLE	AL	66	191	13	43	6	0	1	15	1	14	26	0.225	.248 (-9%)	.320 (-14%)	.369 (-26%)	.689 (-21%)	-684.7
1970	ATL	AL	62	115	16	21	2	0	3	12	1	5	20	0.183	.253 (-28%)	.325 (-33%)	.385 (-28%)	.711 (-30%)	-630.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	971	944	962	1693	123	144
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CLE	3B	12	12	13	16	2	1
1963	CLE	3B	158	158	170	285	28	32
1964	CLE	3B	105	102	83	191	13	18
1965	CLE	3B	156	156	169	264	19	17
1966	CLE	3B	157	157	180	280	20	24
1967	CLE	3B	161	161	169	304	17	20
1968	CLE	3B	128	123	114	202	13	18
1969	CLE	3B	58	51	49	96	4	10
1969	CLE	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	ML4	3B	36	24	15	55	7	4