Alva William Javery (June 5, 1918 – August 16, 1977) was an American professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1940 to 1946, spending all seven seasons with the Boston Bees / Braves.

He became a key part of the rotation during World War II, which he did not serve in due to varicose veins.

[2] Javery spent the 1940 season primarily as a relief pitcher, starting four games and pitching in 29 total, finishing with a 2–4 record.

[2] He also pitched the final two innings of the 1943 All-Star Game, his first, strikings out three and not allowing a run en route to a 5–3 American League win.

[2] He was released on May 23, 1946, and sent to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League due to arm trouble the previous two seasons.