Rafael Álvarez (baseball)
| Rafael Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 22, 1977 Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Rafael Ángel Álvarez Flores (born January 22, 1977) is a former Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder and first baseman, who is currently a coach for the Spain national baseball team. He was born in Valencia, Carabobo State.[1]
Álvarez played in the Minnesota Twins farm system from 1994 through 2000. Afterwards, he played in the Mexican League and several Minor League circuits from 2001–2011.[1]
In between, Álvarez played winter ball with six different clubs of the Venezuelan League between the 1994-95 and 2013-14 seasons, most prominently for the Tiburones de La Guaira during nine seasons spanning 1994-95/2013-14, being part of two pennant winners and a Caribbean Series championship in its 2006 edition.[2]
Besides, Álvarez was a member of the Spain national team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[citation needed]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Minor, Mexican, Independent and Winter Leagues Statistics. Baseball Reference. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.
- ^ Venezuelan Winter League Statistics. Pelota Binaria. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.
Further reading[edit]
- Biografía de Rafael Álvarez (Spanish). Leones Report Blog. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.
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