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Pedro Alvarez

Pittsburgh Pirates

1987/02/06 25

6-3 235

Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.

L / R

2

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
career Total 169 582 60 134 30 2 20 83 61 199 1 0 .230 .304 .392

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Swings the bat with huge power. Has a big, strong frame and quick wrists. Also displays the potential to hit for a good average. Can be an impact player.
Flaws
  • Is defensively challenged, especially at the hot corner. Will sometimes go on huge strikeout binges, and generally whiffs too often. Has had some minor issues with his conditioning.
Career Potential
  • Slugging corner infielder.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 6, 2011 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
August 16, 2011 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
July 25, 2011 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
July 9, 2011 Missed 45 games (right quadricep) and optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
May 21, 2011 Right quadricep, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 20).
May 9, 2011 Missed 4 games (right quadricep).
May 4, 2011 Right quadricep, day-to-day.
June 16, 2010 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
March 19, 2010 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
March 16, 2009 Optioned to Lynchburg (A).

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June 5, 2008 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (2nd overall) in 2008.

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