Alex Treviño
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Alejandro Treviño Castro (born August 26, 1957 Monterrey
, Nuevo León
) is a Mexican
retired professional baseball
catcher
. Trevino played 13 seasons in the Major Leagues beginning with the New York Mets
for four seasons (1978–81), followed by the Cincinnati Reds
(1982–83) for two full seasons before splitting the 1984 season between the Reds and the Atlanta Braves
. Trevino then spent the next three years playing in California, first with the San Francisco Giants
in (1985), then the Los Angeles Dodgers
(1986–87). Trevino next joined the Houston Astros
(1988–89). After two full seasons in Houston, Trevino spent his final year in Major League baseball with three different teams. Trevino began the 1990 season in Houston, then returned to the New York Mets briefly before finishing his career back in Cincinnati with the Reds. He is currently an analyst for the Astros on their Spanish radio broadcasts.
Alex Trevino is the younger brother of Bobby Treviño
.
In 13 seasons he played in 939 games, had 2,430 at bats, 245 runs, 604 hits, 117 doubles, 10 triples, 23 home runs, 244 RBI, 19 stolen bases, 205 walks, a .249 batting average, a .310 on-base percentage, a .333 slugging percentage, 810 total bases, 27 sacrifice hits, 20 sacrifice flies and 30 intentional walks.
Monterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, Nuevo León
Nuevo León
Nuevo León It is located in Northeastern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north and east, San Luis Potosí to the south, and Coahuila to the west. To the north, Nuevo León has a 15 kilometer stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to the U.S...
) is a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
retired professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. Trevino played 13 seasons in the Major Leagues beginning with the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for four seasons (1978–81), followed by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1982–83) for two full seasons before splitting the 1984 season between the Reds and the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. Trevino then spent the next three years playing in California, first with the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
in (1985), then the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(1986–87). Trevino next joined the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
(1988–89). After two full seasons in Houston, Trevino spent his final year in Major League baseball with three different teams. Trevino began the 1990 season in Houston, then returned to the New York Mets briefly before finishing his career back in Cincinnati with the Reds. He is currently an analyst for the Astros on their Spanish radio broadcasts.
Alex Trevino is the younger brother of Bobby Treviño
Bobby Treviño
Carlos "Bobby" Treviño Castro [treh-vee-nyo] is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he stood at 6' 2" and weighed 185 lbs. His younger brother, Alex Treviño, also played in the major leagues....
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In 13 seasons he played in 939 games, had 2,430 at bats, 245 runs, 604 hits, 117 doubles, 10 triples, 23 home runs, 244 RBI, 19 stolen bases, 205 walks, a .249 batting average, a .310 on-base percentage, a .333 slugging percentage, 810 total bases, 27 sacrifice hits, 20 sacrifice flies and 30 intentional walks.