Luis Alvarado
Luis Cesar (Martinez) Alvarado "Pimba"
Born: January 15, 1949
Lajas, PR
Deceased: March 20, 2001
Lajas, PR
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 162
Career: 1967-1981
Major League Statistics
Luis (Martinez) Alvarado compiled a career batting average of .265 with 32 home runs and 291 RBI in his 781-game career with the Waterloo Hawks, Pittsfield Red Sox, Louisville Colonels, Tulsa Oilers, Oklahoma City 89ers, Hawaii Islanders, Yucatan Leones, Leon Cachorros, Monterrey Sultanes and Mexico City Diablos Rojos. He began playing during the 1967 season and last took the field during the 1981 campaign.
 Waterloo Hawks |
 Louisville Colonels |
 Tulsa Oilers |
 Oklahoma City 89ers |
 Hawaii Islanders |
 Yucatan Leones |
 Monterrey Sultanes |
 Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | A | MIDW | Waterloo Hawks | 118 | 478 | 437 | 59 | 97 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 31 | 65 | .222 | .281 | .325 | .606 | 142 | 6 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1968 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | 129 | 526 | 486 | 55 | 125 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 57 | .257 | .299 | .294 | .594 | 143 | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 137 | 604 | 568 | 89 | 166 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 62 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 83 | .292 | .324 | .394 | .718 | 224 | 4 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 69 | 322 | 294 | 43 | 59 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 28 | .201 | .254 | .269 | .523 | 79 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | (+) Oklahoma City 89ers | 117 | 506 | 462 | 58 | 111 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 51 | .240 | .285 | .294 | .579 | 136 | 2 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | (+) Tulsa Oilers | 117 | 506 | 462 | 58 | 111 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 51 | .240 | .285 | .294 | .579 | 136 | 2 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 1976 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 130 | 536 | 490 | 65 | 137 | 38 | 2 | 11 | 72 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 62 | .280 | .327 | .433 | .760 | 212 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Hawaii Islanders | 7 | 29 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .462 | .500 | .577 | 1.077 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1980 | AAA | MEX | Leon Cachorros | 93 | 428 | 391 | 56 | 117 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 36 | .299 | .350 | .437 | .787 | 171 | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 683 | 2923 | 2692 | 373 | 713 | 129 | 24 | 32 | 291 | 48 | 36 | 175 | 332 | .265 | .311 | .366 | .677 | 986 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | A | MIDW | Waterloo Hawks | SS | 115 | 172 | 340 | 25 | 60 | .953 | 4.452 |
| 1968 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | SS | 128 | 156 | 395 | 25 | 69 | .957 | 4.305 |
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | SS | 136 | 201 | 406 | 14 | 87 | .977 | 4.463 |
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | SS | 69 | 95 | 210 | 11 | 55 | .965 | 4.420 |
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 2B | 92 | 232 | 263 | 3 | 65 | .994 | 5.380 |
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 3B | 13 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 2 | .969 | 2.385 |
| 1976 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 3B | 16 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | .955 | 1.312 |
| 1976 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 2B | 112 | 243 | 317 | 17 | 76 | .971 | 5.000 |
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Hawaii Islanders | 3B | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.667 |
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Hawaii Islanders | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 1980 | AAA | MEX | Leon Cachorros | SS | 93 | 165 | 333 | 23 | 59 | .956 | 5.355 |
| Totals | 781 | 1284 | 2315 | 120 | 474 | .968 | 4.608 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | A | Midwest League | Waterloo Hawks | BOS | ||
| 1968 | AA | Eastern League | Pittsfield Red Sox | BOS | ||
| 1969 | AAA | International League | Louisville Colonels | BOS | ||
| 1970 | AAA | International League | Louisville Colonels | BOS | ||
| 1975 | AAA | American Association 2 | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1975 | AAA | American Association 2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | CLE | ||
| 1976 | AAA | American Association 2 | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1977 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Hawaii Islanders | SDN | ||
| 1979 | AAA | Mexican League | Yucatan Leones | |||
| 1980 | AAA | Mexican League | Leon Cachorros | |||
| 1981 | AAA | Mexican League | Monterrey Sultanes | |||
| 1981 | AAA | Mexican League | Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
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