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1 year agoWashington Nationals left-handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez was originally off most people's radars as a 12th-round pick in 2021 but has emerged as a very solid starter in the organization's farm system. The southpaw is doing a great job of inducing weak contact, limiting home runs, and avoiding walks, but this is nothing new. He has looked like an effective pitcher ever since his pro debut in 2021, suggesting that his impressive results are far from a fluke. Repertoire-wise, one of Alvarez's most exciting pitches is his slider, which he throws around 80 mph with great breaking action to dismantle hitters. Meanwhile, he doesn't get a whole lot of velocity behind his fastball but has demonstrated advanced control with the offering. While Alvarez has always been a pitcher who gets outs via weak contact rather than missing bats, he actually did a little bit of both this past week, tossing eight no-hit innings with a final line that included a whopping 11 strikeouts and just two walks. Time and time again, Alvarez has flashed potential on the mound, and this latest gem suggests that he could be a reliable rotation staple long-term rather than a multi-inning reliever.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller
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