Mario Alvarez
| IP | 649 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.492 |
| WHIP | 1.573 |
| BB/9 | 3.772 |
| SO/9 | 7.003 |
- Full name Mario Adolfo Alvarez
- Born 03/26/1984 in La Caoba, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Liceo Ana Lidia Miranda
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Alvarez could have gotten lost in the mix of Inland Empire's stout pitching staff because of his mediocre performance as a 23-year-old. But his upside was enough to prompt the Dodgers to protect him on the 40-man roster following the season. A converted position player, Alvarez began 2007 in the 66ers bullpen before moving into the rotation in June. His fastball ranges from 90-96 mph, and though he's just 6 feet tall, Alvarez is able to pitch downhill from a high-three-quarters arm slot. His arm is loose and quick. His command is well below-average and he often found himself throwing fastballs in predictable counts. He'll flash the makings of a fair slider, plus curveball and serviceable changeup, but he's inconsistent with all of them. His curve has occasional hard, sharp downer action at 76-81 mph, and easily could become a legitimate weapon if he improves his command and feel of it. He's ticketed for Double-A in 2008, and Los Angeles might opt to move him permanently to the bullpen in an effort to accelerate his arrival in the majors.
