Omar Alfonzo Stats & Bio | Pirates Catcher

About Omar Alfonzo

Omar Alfonzo is a catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, wearing jersey #79 and bringing a powerful presence behind the plate at 6'1" and 235 pounds. Born on August 3, 2003, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alfonzo is one of the younger players on the roster, having bypassed the college route to pursue his professional baseball career directly. His path to the major leagues reflects both his raw talent and the confidence the Pirates organization has placed in his development. In recent action, Alfonzo has shown promise at the plate, posting a .250 batting average with one home run and two RBIs across three games. A physical and skilled backstop, he continues to grow into his role as a foundational piece of Pittsburgh's future behind the dish.

Updated: Mar 23, 2026