Wilson Alvarez
In his first major league start, Wilson Alvarez failed to retire a batter. Two years later he finally got his second start - and he tossed a no-hitter for the White Sox against the Orioles. The Venezuelan lefty won 15 games twice for the ChiSox, and 102 in his 14-year career, but never really blossomed into an ace. His biggest win came in Game Three of the 1993 ALCS, when he pitched a complete game victory over the Blue Jays.
Played For
Texas Rangers (1989)
Chicago White Sox (1991-1997)
San Francisco Giants (1997)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2002)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2003-2005)
Best Season: 1993
The southpaw was 15-8 with a 2.95 ERA, and won Game Three of the ALCS for the White Sox.
Born
Wilson Eduardo (Fuenmayor) Alvarez was born on March 24, 1970, in Maracaibo
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: CHA
Major League Debut
July 24, 1989
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Alvarez was included along with Scott Fletcher and Sammy Sosa in the Rangers' deal that sent the trio to the Chicago White Sox for Harold Baines and Fred Manrique, in 1989.
No-Hitter
8/11/1991: For CHI (A) vs. BAL (A), 7-0 at BAL. 9 innings pitched.
Post-Season Appearances
1993 American League Championship Series
1997 National League Divisional Series
2004 National League Divisional Series
Transactions
September 23, 1986: Signed by the Texas Rangers as an amateur free agent.
July 29, 1989: Traded by the Texas Rangers with Scott Fletcher and Sammy Sosa to the Chicago White Sox for Harold Baines and Fred Manrique.
July 31, 1997: Traded by the Chicago White Sox with Danny Darwin and Roberto Hernandez to the San Francisco Giants for Lorenzo Barcelo, Mike Caruso, Keith Foulke, Bobby Howry, Ken Vining, and Brian Manning (minors).
November 1, 1997: Granted Free Agency.
December 3, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
September 30, 2002: Released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
January 31, 2003: Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
October 30, 2003: Granted Free Agency.
December 18, 2003: Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
November 3, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
December 21, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
October 19, 2005: Retired from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
All-Star Selections
1994 AL
Best Strength as a Player
Alvarez was a hard thrower who held the opponent to a low batting average.
Largest Weakness as a Player
Staying healthy, and giving up walks.
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