Yordan Alvarez

Yordan Álvarez, born June 27, 1997, is a Cuban professional baseball player for the Houston Astros, excelling as a designated hitter and left fielder. Standing 6’5″ and weighing 237 lbs, Álvarez bats left-handed and throws right-handed. A three-time All-Star, he debuted in MLB in 2019, capturing American League Rookie of the Year with a historic .655 slugging percentage—the highest ever for a qualified rookie. Before joining MLB, he played two seasons in the Cuban National Series with Las Tunas, defecting in 2016 to pursue his career. Initially signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was traded to Houston, becoming a key offensive powerhouse.

Personal Information

Full Name: Yordan Ruben Álvarez

Birthdate: June 27, 1997

Nationality: Cuban

Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)

Weight: 237 pounds (108 kilograms)

Position: Designated Hitter and Left Fielder

Bats: Left-handed

Throws: Right-handed

MLB Team: Houston Astros

Career Milestone: Named American League Rookie of the Year in 2019 with the highest slugging percentage for a rookie in history (.655).

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