Jose Alvarez
Active Player
Born: 4/12/1956 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-10-01 | Final Game: 1989-06-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jose Lino Alvarez
Biography
Jose Alvarez, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1989. Known for his effective pitching style, Alvarez finished his career with a record of 12-11 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.11. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded a total of 166 strikeouts and secured 12 saves, reflecting his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Alvarez played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, where pitchers had to adapt to the increasing power of hitters. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he consistently demonstrated skill and composure. Though he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, Alvarez's performance left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 188.3 | 167 | 65 | 16 | 86 | 166 | 3.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4.70 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 5 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 102.3 | 88 | 34 | 53 | 81 | 2.99 | -185.9 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.3 | 44 | 16 | 24 | 45 | 2.86 | 270.0 |
| 2025 | PHI | NL | 4 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26.0 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 32 | 3.81 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.333 | 0.273 | 0.606 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 61 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 30 | 3 | 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 | 98 | 0 | 16 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | ATL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | P | 60 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 1989 | ATL | P | 30 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 98 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $125,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa | FL | 1975, 1976 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette | LA | 1977, 1978 |