Henderson Alvarez
Born: 4/18/1990 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2011-08-10 | Final Game: 2017-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Henderson Javier Alvarez
Biography
Henderson Alvarez was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2017. Born in 1990, Alvarez made a name for himself in Major League Baseball with his strong pitching skills and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 35 losses, while maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he tallied 302 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to dominate opposing hitters. Notably, Alvarez was selected as an All-Star during his career, marking a significant recognition of his talent and contributions to the game.
Alvarez's playing style was characterized by his impressive command of pitches and his ability to induce ground balls, often keeping hitters off balance. He played in an era marked by significant advancements in pitching analytics, which emphasized the importance of pitch selection and strategic game management. Despite his relatively modest win-loss record, Alvarez's ERA reflected his potential and consistency on the mound. He retired from professional baseball in 2017, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who showcased the depth of talent in MLB during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 35 | 95 | 95 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 577.7 | 610 | 245 | 56 | 140 | 302 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 64 | 25 | 8 | 40 | 3.53 | -40.9 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 9 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 187.3 | 216 | 101 | 54 | 79 | 4.85 | -5651.5 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 5 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 102.7 | 90 | 41 | 27 | 57 | 3.59 | 1785.5 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 12 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 187.0 | 198 | 55 | 33 | 111 | 2.65 | 798.8 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 6.45 | 62.5 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 4.30 | -737.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 100 | 5 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 0.220 | 0.223 | 0.290 | 0.513 | -407.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 17 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 30 | 57 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.193 | -407.8 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 95 | 95 | 56 | 112 | 9 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TOR | P | 10 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | TOR | P | 31 | 31 | 15 | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | MIA | P | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIA | P | 30 | 30 | 18 | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-09-29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $4,250,000 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | $525,400 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | $507,900 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $482,900 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,766,200 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cy Young Award | NL | 12th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |