Tavo Alvarez
Born: 11/25/1971 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1995-08-21 | Final Game: 1996-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Cesar Octavio Alvarez
Biography
Tavo Alvarez, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 23 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 3-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. Known for his competitive spirit, Alvarez struck out 26 batters, showcasing moments of potential amidst the challenges of his tenure in the league.
Alvarez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to see shifts in pitching strategies and player conditioning. While he did not accumulate saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the gritty perseverance that characterized many pitchers of the mid-1990s. Despite a relatively short career, Tavo Alvarez remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, remembered by fans for his determination and the unique challenges he faced in the majors.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 65 | 35 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 46 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 6.75 | - |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MON | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | MON | P | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||