Jose Alvarez
Born: 5/6/1989 in Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2013-06-09 | Final Game: 2022-06-11
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jose Ricardo Alvarez
Biography
José Alvarez was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2013 to 2022, showcasing his talents primarily in Major League Baseball. Born in 1989, he made his debut on June 9, 2013, and concluded his career on June 11, 2022. Throughout his time in the league, Alvarez established himself as a reliable left-handed option out of the bullpen, accumulating a career record of 22 wins and 25 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 360 strikeouts, and he also secured 4 saves during his career.
Alvarez's playing style was characterized by a solid mix of pitches, which allowed him to effectively navigate lineups and contribute significantly to his teams' efforts. Competing in an era marked by advanced analytics and a heightened emphasis on bullpen specialization, he adapted well to the evolving demands of the game. His contributions were particularly valuable in high-leverage situations, making him a trusted asset for multiple franchises. As he retired in 2022, José Alvarez left behind a legacy as a consistent performer who played an important role in the competitive landscape of contemporary baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 25 | 447 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 420.7 | 416 | 162 | 39 | 137 | 360 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 42 | 25 | 16 | 31 | 5.82 | -1294.8 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 4 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 58 | 26 | 23 | 59 | 3.49 | 620.2 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 1 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 71 | 22 | 15 | 51 | 3.45 | 1563.7 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 0 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 | 50 | 21 | 12 | 45 | 3.88 | 540.8 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 6 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.0 | 51 | 19 | 22 | 59 | 2.71 | 1753.9 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59.0 | 66 | 22 | 18 | 51 | 3.36 | 434.4 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1.42 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 5 | 2 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 53 | 17 | 19 | 42 | 2.37 | - |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.3 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 5.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.429 | 0.000 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | AL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 67 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 447 | 8 | 25 | 64 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | P | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | LAA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAA | P | 64 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | LAA | P | 64 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | LAA | P | 64 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | LAA | P | 76 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | PHI | P | 67 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SFN | P | 67 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | SFN | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 447 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAA | AL | $507,500 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | $509,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,017,000 | ||