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2013 TIGERS
- Signed by the Chicago Cubs as a non-drafted free agent on July 4, 2003
- On disabled list, June 28-September 1, 2005 (right elbow strain)
- On disabled list, August 4-September 1, 2006 (right elbow inflammation)
- On disabled list, April 22-May 19, 2007 (right shoulder strain)
- On disabled list, August 22-September 4, 2007 (right elbow strain)
- On disabled list, April 3-September 5, 2008 (right shoulder tear)
- Acquired by Colorado from the Chicago Cubs, in exchange for Jeff Baker on July 2, 2009
- On temporarily inactive list, April 13-25, 2010
- On disabled list, May 29-August 1, 2010 (migraine headaches)
- Signed by the Tigers as a free agent on November 19, 2010
- On disabled list, June 30-July 16, 2011 (right forearm flexor mass inflammation)
- On disabled list, August 12-September 4, 2011 (concussion)
- On disabled list, April 4-August 23, 2012 (right elbow surgery)
DIVISION SERIES RECORD
Year Club/Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H AB R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK AVG
2011 DET vs. NYY 0-0 81.00 2 0 0 0 0 0.1 2 3 3 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 .667
2012 DET vs. OAK 1-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
DIVISION SERIES TOTALS 1-0 16.20 4 0 0 0 0 1.2 2 7 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 .286
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD
Year Club/Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H AB R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK AVG
2011 DET vs. TEX 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.2 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 .000
2012 DET vs. NYY - did not pitch
LCS TOTALS 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.2 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 .000
WORLD SERIES RECORD
Year Club/Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H AB R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK AVG
2012 DET vs. SF
CAREER FIELDING
0-0 4.50 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 7 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 .143
G TC PO A E DP PCT
Pitcher 49 8 3 5 0 0 1.000
CAREER HIGHS
Longest Winning Streak: 6 - May 24-September 10, 2011
Longest Losing Streak: 1 - May 19, 2011
Strikeouts: 6 - April 30, 2011 at Cleveland
Walks: 3 (three times) - last, September 17, 2012 at Chicago White Sox
Innings (relief): 3.0 - April 30, 2011 at Cleveland
JOSE
ALVAREZ
NON-ROSTER
INVITEE
Born: May 6, 1989 Opening Day Age: 23
Birthplace: Barcelona, VZ Residence: Barcelona, VZ
Bats/Throws: L/L Height/Weight: 5-11/180
Major League Service: 0.000 Signed Through: 2013
How Obtained: Signed by the Tigers as a minor league free agent on
November 8, 2012
LEFTHANDED PITCHER - 71
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Spent the entire 2012 season with Double A Jacksonville in the Miami Marlins organization.
• Tied for the lead in the Southern League with three complete games.
• Led all Southern League starters with 1.66 walks per nine innings, while he finished fourth with 11.50 baserunners per
nine innings.
• Sidelined April 7-20 with a left rotator cuff strain.
• Tabbed the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for June 18-24 after he earned the win in his lone start during the
week on June 22 versus Tennessee, fanning five batters and allowing two hits in eight shutout innings.
• Compiled a 1-2 record and 2.73 ERA (29.2IP/9ER) in five starts during June.
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