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GERARDO ALVAREZ
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THIRD BASEMAN
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Born: October 31, 1979 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 16th Round, 466th Overall, 2002 How Acquired: Minor League FA College: Texas Tech Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Alvarez was a utility player in his time in the Orioles’ system, playing second, third, short and a little in the outfield. He seemed to be making some progress with the bat in 2005, but his hitting collapsed in 2006-07, and didn’t bounce back during his one season in independent ball. He generally showed decent to good plate discipline, but never more than modest power. After the 2008 season Alvarez retired to coach in indy ball. The Pirates signed him to a minor league deal for 2011. He may be slated to coach rather than play, but was listed as a player the way Josh Bonifay is every year due to some technicality in the rules. If he does play, Alvarez will probably fill in as a utility player at Bradenton or Altoona. |
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STATS
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| Baseball Reference–Minors Fangraphs MiLB.com |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2011: Minor League Contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: 2002 MLB Debut: N/A MiLB FA Eligible: Eligible MLB FA Eligible: N/A Rule 5 Eligible: Eligible Added to 40-Man: N/A Options Remaining: 3 (USED: N/A) MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 5, 2002: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 16th round, 466th overall pick. June 8, 2002: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract. December 20, 2010: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a minor league free agent. |
