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Scouting grades: Hit: 65 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55

Alvarez was born in Cuba but relocated to the Dominican Republic with his father in December 2021 to begin training for the opening of this year’s international signing period. He draws rave reviews from scouts who have seen his game mature and develop considerably over the past few years, as he has continually improved his all-around skill set. Alvarez trains with Javier Rodríguez at La Alianza in Santo Domingo East. 

Alvarez boasts a tremendously advanced left-handed swing for his age. While he does have a slight up stroke, it's counterbalanced by his feel for the strike zone and no fear approach in the box. One evaluator gave him a Kyle Tucker comparison for his setup and bat path, particularly since there is still power to come as Alvarez continues to fill out his frame.

While Alvarez has just an average throwing arm, he takes proper routes to the ball while on the grass and maximizes his athleticism with the glove. He fits the mold of a bat-first corner outfielder in the long term.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

For the third time in the last five years, the Astros paid the highest bonus in their international class to a Cuban. Alvarez left the island with his father in December 2021, moving to the Dominican Republic and developing into one of the more well-rounded players in the 2024 crop. He signed for $2 million, earning praise for his tools, high baseball IQ and maturity.

Alvarez has a pretty left-handed stroke with some natural loft, and one scout compared his setup and bat path to Kyle Tucker's. He makes good swing decisions and is a more advanced hitter than most 17-year-olds. His ability to barrel balls and the room to add considerable strength to his 6-foot-4 frame could allow him to develop plus raw power and perhaps more.

Alvarez's instincts allow him to play quicker than his average speed on the bases and in the outfield. He takes good routes and covers enough ground to stay in center field for now, though he'll probably shift to a corner once he matures physically and slows a bit. He has average to solid arm strength and should fit the offensive and defensive profile for right field.

Awards

DSL Mid-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2025

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	07/20/2025	OF Kevin Alvarez assigned to DSL AL All-Stars.
	02/06/2025	DSL Astros Blue activated OF Kevin Alvarez.
	02/06/2025	OF Kevin Alvarez assigned to DSL Astros Blue.
	01/15/2025	Houston Astros signed free agent OF Kevin Alvarez to a minor league contract.