Alabama State University Athletics

2012 Highlights
•    Started all 13 appearances,  started opening game of final 11 weekend series plus conference tournament
•    Posted 4-5 record with 3.86 ERA with one complete game; tied for team lead in wins
•    Ranked seventh in SWAC and led team with 65 strikeouts in 77 innings
•    Allowed season-low four hits and one run with two walks and eight strikeouts in 6.0 innings vs. Grambling State (2/18/12)
•    Pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings in 4-2 win over Mississippi Valley State (4/28/12 – game 1), allowing five hits, season-low one walk, and career-high nine strikeouts

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL
•    Received two gold medals for academic honors and graduated with a 3.55 GPA
•    Had 1.50 ERA and threw a no-hitter as a senior
•    Born Joel Alvira October 28, 1993
•    Parents are Joel Alvira and Margarite Velazga
•    Physical Therapy Major

CAREER HIGHS
Innings:     7.2 vs. Mississippi Valley State (4/28/12)
Strikeouts:     9 vs. Mississippi Valley State (4/28/12)
Hits Allowed:    11 (twice), last at Alcorn State (5/5/12)
Runs:    7 (three times), last  vs. Prairie View A&M (5/16/12)
Earned Runs:    6 (twice), last at Alcorn State (5/5/12)
Walks:    7 vs. Prairie View (5/16/12)