Álvaro Espinoza
Álvaro Alberto (Ramírez) Espinoza
Born: February 19, 1962
Valencia, Carabobo VE
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 170
Career: 1979-1997
Major League Statistics
Álvaro (Ramírez) Espinoza compiled a career batting average of .268 with 27 home runs and 333 RBI in his 907-game career with the Astros, Astros Orange, Wisconsin Rapids Twins, Visalia Oaks, Toledo Mud Hens, Portland Beavers, Columbus Clippers, Colorado Springs Sky Sox and Tacoma Rainiers. He began playing during the 1979 season and last took the field during the 1997 campaign.
 Wisconsin Rapids Twins |
 Visalia Oaks |
 Toledo Mud Hens |
 Portland Beavers |
 Columbus Clippers |
 Colorado Springs Sky Sox |
 Tacoma Rainiers |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | R | GULF | Astros | 11 | 37 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .219 | .306 | .219 | .524 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1980 | R | GULF | Astros Orange | 59 | 223 | 200 | 24 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 18 | .215 | .285 | .240 | .525 | 48 | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1982 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 112 | 409 | 379 | 41 | 101 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 66 | .266 | .298 | .330 | .628 | 125 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1983 | A | CALL | Visalia Oaks | 130 | 510 | 486 | 57 | 155 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 50 | .319 | .339 | .389 | .728 | 189 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1984 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 104 | 368 | 344 | 22 | 80 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 49 | .233 | .244 | .297 | .541 | 102 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1985 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 82 | 293 | 266 | 24 | 61 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 30 | .229 | .274 | .282 | .556 | 75 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1986 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 73 | 267 | 253 | 18 | 71 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 | .281 | .296 | .344 | .640 | 87 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1987 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 91 | 309 | 291 | 28 | 80 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 37 | .275 | .308 | .340 | .648 | 99 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1988 | AAA | IL | Columbus Clippers | 119 | 456 | 435 | 42 | 107 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 53 | .246 | .262 | .306 | .567 | 133 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1992 | AAA | PCL | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | 122 | 515 | 483 | 64 | 145 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 79 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 55 | .300 | .333 | .455 | .788 | 220 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Rainiers | 4 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | .429 | .333 | .762 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 907 | 3401 | 3181 | 324 | 854 | 114 | 20 | 27 | 333 | 34 | 22 | 114 | 395 | .268 | .297 | .342 | .640 | 1089 | 15 | 23 | 69 | 14 | 5 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | R | GULF | Astros | SS | 6 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 5 | .971 | 5.667 |
| 1979 | R | GULF | Astros | 2B | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 2.667 |
| 1979 | R | GULF | Astros | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| 1980 | R | GULF | Astros Orange | SS | 58 | 114 | 217 | 25 | 33 | .930 | 5.707 |
| 1980 | R | GULF | Astros Orange | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .667 |
| 1982 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | SS | 73 | 113 | 172 | 18 | 30 | .941 | 3.904 |
| 1982 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 3B | 25 | 24 | 57 | 8 | 4 | .910 | 3.240 |
| 1982 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 1B | 16 | 100 | 12 | 7 | 9 | .941 | 7.000 |
| 1983 | A | CALL | Visalia Oaks | SS | 128 | 256 | 364 | 40 | 76 | .939 | 4.844 |
| 1984 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | SS | 104 | 157 | 293 | 19 | 64 | .959 | 4.327 |
| 1985 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | SS | 80 | 132 | 245 | 16 | 64 | .959 | 4.712 |
| 1986 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | SS | 70 | 159 | 198 | 12 | 58 | .967 | 5.100 |
| 1986 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 2B | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 6.000 |
| 1987 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | SS | 74 | 139 | 208 | 19 | 38 | .948 | 4.689 |
| 1987 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 3B | 15 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 0 | .972 | 2.333 |
| 1987 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 1B | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 12.000 |
| 1988 | AAA | IL | Columbus Clippers | SS | 61 | 110 | 228 | 11 | 53 | .968 | 5.541 |
| 1988 | AAA | IL | Columbus Clippers | 2B | 55 | 110 | 175 | 8 | 41 | .973 | 5.182 |
| 1988 | AAA | IL | Columbus Clippers | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 1992 | AAA | PCL | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | SS | 120 | 191 | 414 | 26 | 112 | .959 | 5.042 |
| 1997 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Rainiers | 2B | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 3.500 |
| 1997 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Rainiers | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 1997 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Rainiers | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 1.000 |
| Totals | 902 | 1659 | 2652 | 213 | 593 | .953 | 4.779 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | R | Gulf Coast League | Astros | HOU | ||
| 1980 | R | Gulf Coast League | Astros Orange | HOU | ||
| 1982 | A | Midwest League | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | MIN | ||
| 1983 | A | California League | Visalia Oaks | MIN | ||
| 1984 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN | ||
| 1985 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN | ||
| 1986 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN | ||
| 1987 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Portland Beavers | MIN | ||
| 1988 | AAA | International League | Columbus Clippers | NYA | ||
| 1992 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | CLE | ||
| 1997 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Rainiers | SEA |
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