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Name Team Age
Pedro Alvarez Retired (1985, Age 36) Died (2023, Age 75)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 6
(1966)
3B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Orosco League 0 14 years (52 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- B+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 11/2/1948
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 5 10
Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(17.2 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1972NLRookie of the Year
1974NLGold Glove (3B)
1975NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
1977NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
1980NLMVP; All Star Starter (1B)
1981NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1982NLGold Glove (1B)
1983NLGold Glove (1B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1985-11-01Pedro Alvarez has retired from the Los Angeles Stomping Wampas
1984-07-29The Los Angeles Stomping Wampas have removed Pedro Alvarez from the trade block.
1983-10-13The Los Angeles Stomping Wampas have placed Pedro Alvarez on the trade block.
1982-04-01Pedro Alvarez of the Los Angeles Stomping Wampas is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1980-04-01A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Stomping Wampas. The Los Angeles Stomping Wampas receive Lowell DeGroot, Pedro Alvarez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Ron Davis, Bob Arnold, Draft Pick 1983 Round 1 LAN (Dale Milnar).
1980-04-01The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Pedro Alvarez on the trade block.
1979-08-11Pedro Alvarez of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1972-04-01The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Chad Hermanson to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Pedro Alvarez to the major league team.
1971-10-15The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent Tony Pena to the minors. The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent Rick Rhoden to the minors. The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent Pedro Alvarez to the minors.
1971-10-03The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Tony Pena to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Pedro Alvarez to the major league team.
1971-04-01The Pittsburgh Pirates have renamed Chris Meggats to Pedro Alvarez.
1966-04-03The Pittsburgh Pirates have renamed Rich Tufts to Chris Meggats.
1963-08-03A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Plainsmen. The Kansas City Plainsmen receive Draft Pick 1964 Round 1 PIT (Frank Pruitt) from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Draft Pick 1966 Round 1 KC (Chris Meggats).