R. J. Alvarez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2022)
R. J. Alvarez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022 for the San Diego Padres, the Athletics, and the New York Mets, a span of 9 seasons. Across 32 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA and 34 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 238 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-09-03
- Last Game
- 2022-08-16
Full name: Roy Emilio Alvarez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 9.90 | 3.96 (-150%) | -1686.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11.57 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 | 34 | 26 | 21 | 34 | 7.71 | — | -1,686 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 14.0 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 5.14 |
| Away | 16 | 16.1 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 9.92 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-16 | NYN | ATL | L | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015-09-29 | OAK | LAA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-23 | OAK | TEX | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-22 | OAK | TEX | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-16 | OAK | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-15 | OAK | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-09-13 | OAK | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-09 | OAK | HOU | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-09-05 | OAK | SEA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-02 | OAK | LAA | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
Salary History
R. J. Alvarez's recorded salaries total $1,017,500 over 2 seasons, 2015 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Alvarez's career ran from 2014 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $510,000 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | $507,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,017,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | FL | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
R. J. Alvarez: the record in brief
September 3, 2014 and August 16, 2022 bracket R. J. Alvarez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Alvarez's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (2014), the Oakland Athletics (2015), and the New York Mets (2022). Alvarez, born on June 8, 1991, in West Palm Beach, FL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 238 pounds. The given name on file is Roy Emilio Alvarez.
The pitching table credits Alvarez with a 0-1 record and a 7.71 ERA in 32 games. The same table counts 34 strikeouts. Against a 3.89 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.71 mark was 98.3% worse. 2015 was Alvarez's sharpest full season, a 9.90 ERA against the league's 3.96.
Alvarez appears at one position only: pitcher, in 32 games. The fielding table credits Alvarez with 3 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Recorded salaries add up to $1,017,500, topping out at $510,000 in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Alvarez's career ran from 2014 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014. Before the majors, Alvarez played college baseball at Florida Atlantic University (2010, 2011, and 2012). Alvarez's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 64 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about R. J. Alvarez
- What years did R. J. Alvarez play?
- R. J. Alvarez played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022.
- Was R. J. Alvarez a pitcher?
- Yes. R. J. Alvarez pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- What teams did R. J. Alvarez play for?
- R. J. Alvarez played for 3 teams: the San Diego Padres (2014), the Oakland Athletics (2015), and the New York Mets (2022).
- What were R. J. Alvarez's career stats?
- In 32 games, R. J. Alvarez went 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and 30.1 innings pitched.
- How much did R. J. Alvarez earn in his career?
- R. J. Alvarez's recorded salaries total $1,017,500 over 2 seasons, 2015 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Alvarez's career ran from 2014 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014.
- What was R. J. Alvarez's salary?
- R. J. Alvarez's last recorded salary was $510,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $510,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $507,500, in 2015. The Salary History table lists each season from 2015 to 2016.
- What position did R. J. Alvarez play?
- R. J. Alvarez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was R. J. Alvarez and how much did he weigh?
- R. J. Alvarez was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 238 pounds.
- What was R. J. Alvarez's career ERA?
- R. J. Alvarez finished with a 7.71 career ERA, going 0-1 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did R. J. Alvarez have?
- R. J. Alvarez recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is R. J. Alvarez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. R. J. Alvarez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.