Gabe Alvarez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2000)
Gabe Alvarez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000 for the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 92 career games, he hit .222 with 59 hits, 7 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-06-22
- Last Game
- 2000-09-30
Full name: Gabriel de Jesus Alvarez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 266 | 22 | 59 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 76 | .222 | .289 | .357 | .646 | -615 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .772 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 58 | 199 | 16 | 46 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 65 | .231 | .266 (-13%) | .335 (-11%) | .420 (-14%) | .755 (-13%) | -426.4 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 22 | 53 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .208 | .271 (-23%) | .344 (-27%) | .433 (-13%) | .778 (-19%) | -188.1 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | 11 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 92 | 266 | 22 | 59 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 76 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -614 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (92 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 140 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 17 | .193 |
| Away | 43 | 126 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 16 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-30 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-28 | SDP | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-22 | SDP | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-20 | SDP | COL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-17 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-15 | SDP | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-13 | SDP | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-10 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-08 | SDP | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 60 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Gabe Alvarez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gabe Alvarez debuted on June 22, 1998 and played a final game on September 30, 2000. The team column moves through the Detroit Tigers (1998 through 2000) and the San Diego Padres (2000). At 6'1" and 185 pounds, Alvarez is listed as a third baseman. Alvarez batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 6, 1974, in Navojoa, Sonora, México. Gabe Alvarez was the playing name; the full given name is Gabriel de Jesus.
Alvarez's career batting table shows 92 games, 266 at bats and 59 hits, a .222 average, adding 7 home runs and 33 RBI. Reaching base at a .289 clip and slugging .357, Alvarez finished with a .646 OPS. Set against a .269 league average for the same years, Alvarez's .222 average sits 17.6% below it. In OPS terms, Alvarez's .646 stands 16.3% below the league's .772. The highest hit total in a season was 46, in 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gabe Alvarez
- What years did Gabe Alvarez play?
- Gabe Alvarez played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000.
- Was Gabe Alvarez a pitcher?
- No. Gabe Alvarez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gabe Alvarez hit?
- Gabe Alvarez hit 7 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What was Gabe Alvarez's career batting average?
- Gabe Alvarez batted .222 over his career, with 59 hits in 266 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gabe Alvarez have?
- Gabe Alvarez drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Gabe Alvarez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gabe Alvarez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.