R. J. Alvarez

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R. J. Alvarez
RJ Alvarez 2015.jpg
RJ Alvarez with the Oakland Athletics in 2015
Oakland Athletics – No. 30
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-08) June 8, 1991 (age 32)
West Palm Beach, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2014, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 7.39
Strikeouts 32
Teams

Roy Emilio Alvarez (born June 8, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres.

Career

Alvarez played college baseball at Florida Atlantic University.[1] In 2010 he was a Cape Cod League All-Star.[2] After spending his freshman and sophomore season as a starting pitcher, he was moved to the bullpen before his junior season.[3]

Alvarez was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[4] In 2013 he had a 2.96 earned run average with 79 strikeouts over 48 ​23 innings pitched. Prior to the 2014 season, Alvarez was ranked by Baseball America as the Angels fourth best prospect.[5] He started the season with the Arkansas Travelers.

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.[6] He was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014. He made his major league debut on September 3.

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.[7] In 21 appearances in 2015, he posted a 9.90 ERA.[8]

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