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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) is greeted by Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game against the Houston Astros on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) is greeted by Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game against the Houston Astros on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, right, rounds the bases in front of Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez (9) after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of the baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, right, rounds the bases in front of Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez (9) after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of the baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, right. rounds the bases past Houston Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez after hitting s two-run home run to tie the baseball game in the eighth inning Friday, May 17, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-4 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, right. rounds the bases past Houston Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez after hitting s two-run home run to tie the baseball game in the eighth inning Friday, May 17, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Ambriz waits for a new ball as Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez trots behind him after hitting a two-run home run to tie the baseball game in the eighth inning Friday, May 17, 2013, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 5-4 The Associated Press
    Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Ambriz waits for a new ball as Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez trots behind him after hitting a two-run home run to tie the baseball game in the eighth inning Friday, May 17, 2013, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto tosses his glove as he leaves the game after apparently injuring his arm throwing to Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez in the fifth inning of the baseball game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto tosses his glove as he leaves the game after apparently injuring his arm throwing to Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez in the fifth inning of the baseball game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) gets into third for a triple ahead of the tag by Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez (24) in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Pittsburgh Saturday, May 4, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) gets into third for a triple ahead of the tag by Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez (24) in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Pittsburgh Saturday, May 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis, center, rounds the bases in front of third baseman Pedro Alvarez, top, after hitting a two-run home run off relief pitcher Jared Hughes (48) in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Braves won 6-4 The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis, center, rounds the bases in front of third baseman Pedro Alvarez, top, after hitting a two-run home run off relief pitcher Jared Hughes (48) in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Braves won 6-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) rounds second base in front of Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) rounds second base in front of Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Michael McKenry (19) celebrates with Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) after hitting a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 14, 2013. The Pirates won 10-7 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Michael McKenry (19) celebrates with Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) after hitting a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 14, 2013. The Pirates won 10-7. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Garrett Jones (46) celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with teammate Pedro Alvarez (24) during the eighth inning in an MLB baseball game, on Monday, April 8, 2013. The Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks 5-3 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Garrett Jones (46) celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with teammate Pedro Alvarez (24) during the eighth inning in an MLB baseball game, on Monday, April 8, 2013. The Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks 5-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, left, sits on the bench after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh Thursday, April 4, 2013. At right is Pirates right fielder Jose Tabata. The Cubs won 3-2 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, left, sits on the bench after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh Thursday, April 4, 2013. At right is Pirates right fielder Jose Tabata. The Cubs won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) singles off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36), driving in a run, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Cubs catcher Welington Castillo (53) looks on The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) singles off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36), driving in a run, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Cubs catcher Welington Castillo (53) looks on. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, right, throws out New York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis (36) on a second-inning ground-out in the Pirates' 2-1 victory in a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 28, 2013 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, right, throws out New York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis (36) on a second-inning ground-out in the Pirates' 2-1 victory in a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, right, is greeted at the plate by Garrett Jones after his two-run homer in the eighth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2013. The Pirates won 5-3 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, right, is greeted at the plate by Garrett Jones after his two-run homer in the eighth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2013. The Pirates won 5-3. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
  • Important breaking news: Pedro Alvarez's ears are free!
    For three years now, Pirate fans have broken down every tiny aspect of Pedro Alvarez's game. What's his strikeout rate? What does that mean? Is he struggling with fastballs? Breaking balls? Is the "Daydro" thing actually a thing or a weird sampling problem? Why would he hit better during day games? Does he need contacts or something? Did you see how far he hit that ball? No, seriously, did you? Is he a good third baseman that's a little big. or is he just a bad fielder? Holy crap, did you see that throw? Can anyone become a good hitter if he strikes out 15 times in 25 plate appearances? No, ...