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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.