Jorge Alfaro
Born: 6/11/1993 in Sincelejo, Sucre, Colombia
MLB Debut: 2016-09-12 | Final Game: 2022-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Jorge Mario Alfaro
Biography
Jorge Alfaro, born in 1993, was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Throughout his career, he played in 496 games, showcasing his skills as both a catcher and an outfielder. Alfaro recorded 402 hits, including 48 home runs, and accumulated 198 RBIs, with a career batting average of .253. Known for his powerful arm behind the plate and his ability to control the game, he was considered a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Alfaro's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly favoring offensive capabilities, and he embraced this trend with a combination of speed and power, contributing 18 stolen bases to his resume. His journey through the major leagues included stints with teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins, where he became known for his resilience and competitive spirit. As a player who experienced the evolving landscape of baseball in the 2010s, Alfaro left a lasting impression on fans and players alike with his dynamic playing style and commitment to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | 1590 | 152 | 402 | 71 | 4 | 48 | 198 | 18 | 72 | 581 | 0.253 | 0.302 | 0.393 | 0.695 | -1226.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 6 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 29 | 107 | 12 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 0.318 | 304.5 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 108 | 344 | 35 | 90 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 3 | 18 | 138 | 0.262 | 61.4 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 130 | 431 | 44 | 113 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 57 | 4 | 22 | 154 | 0.262 | -244.4 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 31 | 93 | 12 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 0.226 | -243.5 |
| 2021 | MIA | NL | 92 | 295 | 22 | 72 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 8 | 11 | 99 | 0.244 | -791.1 |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 82 | 256 | 25 | 63 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 1 | 11 | 98 | 0.246 | -313.0 |
| 2023 | BOS | AL | 8 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 10 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 417 | 389 | 3304 | 186 | 32 | 22 |
| OF | 22 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | C | 4 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | C | 28 | 28 | 220 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | PHI | C | 104 | 98 | 888 | 59 | 11 | 6 |
| 2018 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIA | C | 118 | 112 | 930 | 55 | 11 | 8 |
| 2019 | MIA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIA | C | 29 | 26 | 182 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIA | C | 61 | 57 | 467 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | MIA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIA | OF | 21 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | SDN | C | 65 | 59 | 544 | 27 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | BOS | C | 6 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | COL | C | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 417 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |