R. J. Alvarez
R. J. Alvarez | |
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![]() Alvarez pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2017 spring training | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. | June 8, 1991|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 3, 2014, for the San Diego Padres | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 7.71 |
Strikeouts | 34 |
Teams | |
Roy Emilio Alvarez (born June 8, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and New York Mets.
Career
[edit]Alvarez attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Florida Atlantic University, where he played college baseball for the Florida Atlantic Owls.[1][2] In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named an All-Star.[3][4] After spending his freshman and sophomore season as a starting pitcher, he was moved to the bullpen before his junior season.[5]
Alvarez was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[6] In 2013, he had a 2.96 earned run average with 79 strikeouts over 48+2⁄3 innings pitched. Prior to the 2014 season, Alvarez was ranked by Baseball America as the Angels fourth best prospect.[7] He started the season with the Arkansas Travelers.
San Diego Padres
[edit]On July 19, 2014, Alvarez was traded to the San Diego Padres with José Rondón, Taylor Lindsey, and Elliot Morris in exchange for Huston Street and Trevor Gott.[8] He was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014. He made his major league debut on September 3.
Oakland Athletics
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On December 18, 2014, the Padres traded Alvarez and Jesse Hahn to the Oakland Athletics for Derek Norris, Seth Streich, and international bonus slot 117.[9] In 21 appearances in 2015, he posted a 9.90 ERA.[10]
Chicago Cubs
[edit]Alvarez was claimed off waivers by Chicago Cubs on June 11, 2016, and was assigned to their Triple–A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs.[11]
Texas Rangers
[edit]On September 10, 2016, Alvarez was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[12] Two days later, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Round Rock Express.[13]
Alvarez spent the 2018 season with Triple–A Round Rock, making 45 appearances out of the bullpen and compiling a 3.68 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 24 saves across 44 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[14]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On November 26, 2018, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins that included an invitation to spring training.[1] He made 50 relief outings for the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes, compiling a 4.70 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 15 saves across 53+2⁄3 innings pitched. Alvarez elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[15]
Boston Red Sox
[edit]On December 20, 2019, the Boston Red Sox signed Alvarez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training.[16] He was released by Boston on August 26, 2020,[17] without having made an appearance with the team.
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]On April 4, 2021, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[18]
New York Mets
[edit]On March 1, 2022, Alvarez signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. On July 1, Alvarez was selected to the 40-man and active rosters after Chris Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[19] He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2022, and was sent outright to Triple-A. On August 16, 2022, Alvarez's contract was selected by the Mets and promoted to the major league roster. After pitching 2+1⁄3 innings and giving up 3 earned runs, he was designated for assignment the next day. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets on August 20.[20] In 40 games with Syracuse, Alvarez registered a 3.55 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 4 saves in 45+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency on October 9, 2022.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "A lifelong Marlins fan, former FAU closer R.J. Alvarez hoping to crack Miami's bullpen". February 27, 2019.
- ^ Joe Girvan, ESPN 760, NewsChannel 5. "Top pitcher R. J. Alvarez plays for FAU". WPTV. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "#18 R.J. Alvarez". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "FAU's R.J. Alvarez a Cope Cod League All-Star". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "Baseball preview: UCF at FAU". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "Baseball's R.J. Alvarez Selected in MLB Draft". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "2014 Los Angeles Angels Top 10 Prospects". BaseballAmerica.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "Padres announce six-player trade with Los Angeles Angels". San Diego Padres. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "Padres trade Jesse Hahn, R.J. Alvarez to A's for Derek Norris - UTSanDiego.com". U-T San Diego. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "R.J. Alvarez Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
- ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
- ^ "Rangers Outright R.J. Alvarez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2019. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ @guerinaustin (August 26, 2020). "#RedSox outrighted LHP Stephen Gonsalves to the alternate training site and released RHP R.J. Alvarez" (Tweet). Retrieved August 26, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Brewers' R.J. Alvarez: Reaches deal with Brewers".
- ^ "Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Called up from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Florida Atlantic Owls bio
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from West Palm Beach, Florida
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- San Diego Padres players
- Oakland Athletics players
- New York Mets players
- Florida Atlantic Owls baseball players
- Bourne Braves players
- Cedar Rapids Kernels players
- Inland Empire 66ers players
- Arkansas Travelers players
- San Antonio Missions players
- Mesa Solar Sox players
- Nashville Sounds players
- New Orleans Baby Cakes players
- Round Rock Express players