Tony Alvarez
Born: 5/10/1979 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2002-09-04 | Final Game: 2004-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Antonio Enrique Alvarez
Biography
Tony Alvarez, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004. Primarily a position player, Alvarez played in a total of 38 games during his brief career, showcasing a solid batting average of .250. His offensive contributions included 16 hits, two home runs, and 10 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating his capability to impact games with timely hitting.
Alvarez's playing style was characterized by his speed and versatility on the field, as evidenced by his single stolen base. Although his career was relatively short, he played during a dynamic era in baseball marked by the rise of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. After his final appearance on October 3, 2004, Alvarez transitioned away from the diamond, leaving behind a legacy as a player who contributed to the game during a transitional period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 64 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.250 | 0.324 | 0.406 | 0.731 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 14 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 24 | 38 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 24 | 16 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PIT | OF | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | PIT | OF | 16 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 10 |