Alex Trevino
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1990)
Alex Trevino was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1990 for 6 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 13 seasons. In 939 career games, he hit .249 with 604 hits, 23 home runs, and 244 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-11
- Last Game
- 1990-09-30
Full name: Alejandro Trevino
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 939 | 2,430 | 245 | 604 | 117 | 10 | 23 | 244 | 19 | 205 | 317 | .249 | .310 | .333 | .643 | -3,545 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 6 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 79 | 207 | 24 | 56 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 27 | .271 | .265 (+2%) | .329 (+2%) | .397 (-16%) | .727 (-8%) | -207.0 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 106 | 355 | 26 | 91 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 13 | 41 | .256 | .264 (-3%) | .326 (-14%) | .387 (-23%) | .714 (-19%) | -1098.5 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 56 | 149 | 17 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 19 | .262 | .255 (+2%) | .320 (+1%) | .368 (-25%) | .688 (-13%) | -250.8 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 120 | 355 | 24 | 89 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 34 | 34 | .251 | .261 (-4%) | .324 (-2%) | .388 (-22%) | .712 (-13%) | -646.8 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 74 | 167 | 14 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 20 | .216 | .260 (-17%) | .324 (-12%) | .389 (-25%) | .714 (-19%) | -502.9 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 79 | 266 | 36 | 65 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 16 | 27 | .244 | .259 (-6%) | .322 (-11%) | .384 (-12%) | .707 (-11%) | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | 57 | 157 | 17 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 24 | .217 | .257 (-16%) | .323 (-6%) | .390 (+4%) | .714 (avg) | -26.6 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | 89 | 202 | 31 | 53 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 35 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .325 (+8%) | .395 (-2%) | .720 (+2%) | 143.1 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 72 | 144 | 16 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 28 | .222 | .262 (-16%) | .331 (-18%) | .415 (-16%) | .746 (-17%) | -426.8 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 78 | 193 | 19 | 48 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 24 | 29 | .249 | .254 (-2%) | .317 (+7%) | .377 (-3%) | .695 (+2%) | 128.9 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 59 | 131 | 15 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .290 | .254 (+14%) | .319 (+3%) | .375 (+8%) | .694 (+6%) | 99.9 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 42 | 69 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .188 | .257 (-27%) | .324 (-18%) | .385 (-29%) | .710 (-24%) | -266.6 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | -266.6 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | -266.6 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 939 | 2,430 | 245 | 604 | 117 | 10 | 23 | 244 | 19 | 205 | 317 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -3,587 | ||
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 (939 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 476 | 1236 | 110 | 300 | 10 | 119 | .243 |
| Away | 463 | 1194 | 135 | 304 | 13 | 125 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-30 | CIN | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-28 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-22 | CIN | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-22 | CIN | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-18 | CIN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-16 | CIN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-14 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-23 | NYN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-21 | NYN | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-12 | NYN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 14 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 53 | 25 | 22 | 55 | 7 | 8 |
| C | 742 | 599 | 3850 | 398 | 89 | 42 |
| OF | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYN | C | 5 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | NYN | 2B | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | NYN | 3B | 27 | 14 | 15 | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| 1979 | NYN | C | 36 | 33 | 208 | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| 1980 | NYN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | NYN | 3B | 14 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | NYN | C | 86 | 78 | 443 | 63 | 12 | 5 |
| 1981 | NYN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYN | C | 45 | 37 | 211 | 22 | 9 | 1 |
| 1981 | NYN | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CIN | C | 116 | 103 | 725 | 61 | 17 | 7 |
| 1983 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | C | 63 | 50 | 359 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| 1984 | CIN | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | ATL | C | 79 | 66 | 399 | 60 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | SFN | C | 55 | 47 | 299 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | LAN | C | 63 | 50 | 304 | 45 | 11 | 4 |
| 1987 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | C | 45 | 33 | 205 | 22 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | LAN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | C | 74 | 55 | 360 | 24 | 9 | 5 |
| 1988 | HOU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | C | 32 | 24 | 163 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | HOU | C | 30 | 17 | 124 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYN | C | 7 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | C | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 742 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 14 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Salary History
Alex Trevino's recorded salaries total $2,254,638 over 6 seasons, 1985 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trevino's career ran from 1978 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $350,000 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | $350,000 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $312,500 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $370,153 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $409,485 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | $462,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,254,638 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Alex Trevino (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alex Trevino: the record in brief
September 11, 1978 and September 30, 1990 bracket Alex Trevino's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1978 through 1990), the Cincinnati Reds (1982 through 1990), the Atlanta Braves (1984), the San Francisco Giants (1985), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1986 through 1987), and the Houston Astros (1988 to 1990). Trevino is listed as a catcher at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. Trevino both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Trevino was born on August 26, 1957, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Trevino's full given name, per the bio, is Alejandro Trevino.
Across 939 games at the plate, Trevino's career line reads 604 hits in 2,430 at bats for a .249 average; the totals also include 23 homers and 244 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .310 and the slugging percentage .333, for an OPS of .643. Against a .259 league average for those years, Trevino's .249 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Trevino's .643 stands 9.7% below the league's .712. 1980 produced Trevino's most hits, 91 of them for the New York Mets.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Trevino
- What years did Alex Trevino play?
- Alex Trevino played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1990.
- Was Alex Trevino a pitcher?
- No. Alex Trevino was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Alex Trevino hit?
- Alex Trevino hit 23 career home runs with 604 hits.
- What teams did Alex Trevino play for?
- Alex Trevino played for 6 teams: the New York Mets (1978–1981, 1990), the Cincinnati Reds (1982–1984, 1990), the Atlanta Braves (1984), the San Francisco Giants (1985), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1986–1987), and the Houston Astros (1988–1990).
- What were Alex Trevino's career stats?
- In 939 games, Alex Trevino had 604 hits, 23 home runs, 244 RBI, 245 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- How much did Alex Trevino earn in his career?
- Alex Trevino's recorded salaries total $2,254,638 over 6 seasons, 1985 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trevino's career ran from 1978 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Alex Trevino's salary?
- Alex Trevino's last recorded salary was $350,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $462,500, in 1985, and his lowest was $312,500, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1990.
- What position did Alex Trevino play?
- Alex Trevino played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Trevino and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Trevino was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Trevino hit each season?
- Alex Trevino's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 0 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 1 in 1982, 1 in 1983, 3 in 1984, 6 in 1985, 4 in 1986, 3 in 1987, 2 in 1988, 2 in 1989, and 1 in 1990. His most in one season was 6, in 1985.
- What was Alex Trevino's career batting average?
- Alex Trevino batted .249 over his career, with 604 hits in 2,430 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Trevino have?
- Alex Trevino drove in 244 runs in his career.
- Is Alex Trevino in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Trevino has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.