Victor Alvarez
Born: 11/8/1976 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
MLB Debut: 2002-07-30 | Final Game: 2003-08-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Victor Aurelio Alvarez
Biography
Victor Alvarez was a baseball player born in 1976 who played in Major League Baseball from July 30, 2002, to August 26, 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, his career was brief, encompassing just nine games at the highest level of professional baseball. During his time in the major leagues, Alvarez faced significant challenges, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. He also did not accumulate any stolen bases.
Despite the lack of statistical success, Alvarez's journey to the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and talent required to reach such a competitive level. His time in MLB fell within an era characterized by heightened scrutiny over performance-enhancing drugs and shifting dynamics in the game, which made it increasingly difficult for players to establish themselves. While his major league appearances were limited, Alvarez's experience reflects the myriad of challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4.35 | - |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 12.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | LAN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |