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José Alvarado is listed as a baseball player. José Alvarado was born in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela on May 21, 1995. The age as of 2026 is 31.
My Take
What draws me to Jose Alvarado is the arc of a teenager from Maracaibo who signed as an international free agent in 2012 and clawed his way to the big leagues. As a hard-throwing left-handed reliever, first with the Rays and now the Phillies, he embodies the high-risk, high-reward bullpen arm I find endlessly compelling. His command can wobble, but when his stuff is dialed in, few late-inning lefties are more intimidating. I admire pitchers who live on that razor's edge between chaos and dominance, and Alvarado is exactly that kind of competitor. I will keep watching every appearance he makes.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Alvarado
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・アルバラド
- Reading
- ほせ・あるばらど
- Born
- May 21, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
- Occupation
- baseball player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was José Alvarado born?
Born May 21, 1995 (age 31).
Where is José Alvarado from?
José Alvarado is from Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
What does José Alvarado do?
José Alvarado works as baseball player.