Elvis Alvarado
| Elvis Alvarado | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 23, 1999 Sabaneta, Dominican Republic, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Elvis Ernesto Alvarado (born February 23, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Washington Nationals
On July 16, 2015, Alvarado signed with the Washington Nationals as an outfielder.[1] He made his professional debut in 2017 with the Dominican Summer League Nationals, hitting .139/.199/.228 with two home runs and nine RBI over 45 appearances. In 2018, Alvarado was converted into a pitcher.[2] He made 10 appearances for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Nationals, struggling to a 6.59 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 13+2⁄3 innings pitched. Alvarado began 2019 with the GCL Nationals, posting a 2–2 record and 6.00 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 7 games (2 starts).[3]
Seattle Mariners
On July 31, 2019, Alvarado, Aaron Fletcher, and Taylor Guilbeau were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Hunter Strickland and Roenis Elías.[4] Down the stretch, he made 6 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona League Mariners and Single–A West Virginia Power. Alvarado did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Alvarado spent the entirety of the 2021 campaign with the Single–A Modesto Nuts. In 31 appearances, he struggled to an 0–2 record and 6.60 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 45 innings pitched.[6]
Detroit Tigers
On December 8, 2021, Alvarado was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[7] He split 2022 between the Single–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, High–A West Michigan Whitecaps, and Double–A Erie SeaWolves, registering an 8–3 record and 2.72 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 10 saves across 58+2⁄3 innings pitched.[8]
Alvarado returned to the three affiliates in 2023, accumulating a 2–2 record and 5.18 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 33 innings of work.[9] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[10]
Miami Marlins
On January 25, 2024, Alvarado signed a minor league contract organization.[11] In 41 appearances split between the Single–A Jupiter Hammerheads and Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, he accumulated a 3–4 record and 2.66 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 11 saves across 50+2⁄3 innings pitched. Alvarado elected free agency following the season on November 4.[12]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On December 10, 2024, Alvarado signed a major league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[13]
References
- ^ "Source: Pirates sign right-hander Elvis Alvarado to major league deal". post-gazette.com (in Dutch). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Hard-throwng reliever Elvis Alvarado looks for new opportunity in Miami". fishonfirst.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Elvis Alvarado Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Mariners Send Elias, Strickland to DC, Acquire LHPs Taylor Guilbeau, Aaron Fletcher and RHP Elvis Alvarado". lookoutlanding.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Elvis Alvarado - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Rule 5 Draft results, pick by pick". mlb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Elvis Alvarado - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers pitchers Jack O'Loughlin, Elvis Alvarado among minor-league free agents". freep.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins' Elvis Alvarado: Signs with Miami". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Pirates, Elvis Alvarado Agree To MLB Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)