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CAREER STATS (at USF)

Major: Health Science

AS A JUNIOR (2019): Made 23 appearances in his first year out of the USF bullpen, leading the team with eight saves…As the primary closer, struck out 43 in 35.1 innings…Held opponents to a team-low .172 batting average…Struck out seven in 2.1 innings at Bethune-Cookman (3/13)…Struck out three in 2.2 hitless innings at Tulane (4/14)…Struck out three in 2.0 perfect innings against Houston (4/26)...Drafted in the 13th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees.

AS A FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE (MIAMI DADE COLLEGE): First team all-conference at Miami Dade College in Miami, Fla. ... Played for coach Danny Price ... Posted a 4-2 record in 24 appearances and three starts ... 3.71 ERA and 69 K’s in 53.1 innings pitched.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended G. Holmes Braddock HS in Miami, Fla. ... Played varsity baseball for four years under coach Tony Casas. 

PERSONAL: Born Nelson L. Alvarez on June 11, 1998 in Miami, Fla. ... Son of Nelson and Ana Alvarez ... Has older sisters, Anamarie and Stephanie ... Enjoys fishing in his free time.