David Alvis (2007) - Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame

David Alvis

Induction:
2007

David Alvis was a four-year infielder for the Ragin' Cajun Baseball team from 1982-1985 - under the helm of Mel Didier. Alvis set numerous records while at USL, many of which still stand today. In the 1984 season as team captain, he led the team in batting average with .364, in hits with 71, in doubles with 11, with runs scored with 45 , and was asked to play on the USA Baseball World Cup Team - where they took the bronze medal.

Then, again as team captain during the 1985 season, Alvis led the team in stolen bases with 10, in RBI with 54, set a single season home run record with 19 (which still stands today), and went on to make the All-Louisiana team. Today, he ranks 4th all-time at UL Lafayette in career home runs with 33, 4th in RBI with 167, 6th in total bases with 157, and 2nd all-time putouts as a first baseman.

Following his collegiate career, Alvis went on to play professional baseball in the Cleveland Indian organization after originally being drafted by the Texas Rangers. He now resides in Jasper, Texas, with his wife, Rachel, and their children Will, Jessica, and Sam. Alvis is a national Accounts Manager for Temple-Inland Forrest Products.