Chuffie Alexander
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Chuffie Alexander was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Monroe Monarchs. In 159 career games, he hit .262 with 142 hits, 1 home runs, and 42 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 171 lb
- Died
- 9/22/1989 in Austin, TX, USA
Full name: Samuel Alexander
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 541 | 72 | 142 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 42 | 18 | 22 | 3 | .262 | .299 | .336 | .635 | -1,233 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .336 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BBB | NNL | 45 | 130 | 14 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .262 | .282 (-7%) | .344 (-18%) | .392 (-24%) | .736 (-21%) | -446.5 |
| 1928 | BBB | NNL | 66 | 232 | 28 | 62 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 1 | .267 | .280 (-5%) | .342 (-16%) | .395 (-6%) | .737 (-11%) | -471.5 |
| 1932 | MRM | NSL | 48 | 179 | 30 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 2 | .257 | .275 (-7%) | .335 (-4%) | .391 (-19%) | .726 (-12%) | -314.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 159 | 541 | 72 | 142 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 42 | 18 | 22 | 3 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -1,233 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 48 | 47 | 470 | 30 | 9 | 20 |
| 2B | 18 | 14 | 29 | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| 3B | 9 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 79 | 70 | 149 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 11 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BBB | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBB | 2B | 16 | 12 | 24 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1927 | BBB | 3B | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBB | OF | 18 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBB | SS | 11 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| 1928 | BBB | 2B | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | 3B | 6 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | OF | 61 | 58 | 126 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | MRM | 1B | 47 | 47 | 466 | 30 | 9 | 20 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 48 |
| Second Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Left Field | 38 |
| Center Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 18 |
Chuffie Alexander: the record in brief
Chuffie Alexander's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1927 to 1932. By club, Alexander's seasons break down as the Birmingham Black Barons (1927 to 1928) and the Monroe Monarchs (1932). Born on March 15, 1902, in Bastrop, TX, USA, Alexander is listed as a first baseman. Size on record: 5-foot-10 and 171 pounds. Alexander's death is recorded on September 22, 1989, in Austin, TX, USA. The given name on file is Samuel Alexander.
The batting record for Alexander: 159 games, 142 hits in 541 at bats, and a .262 average, plus 1 home run and 42 RBI. Reaching base at a .299 clip and slugging .336, Alexander finished with a .635 OPS. Measured against the leagues Alexander played in, the .262 career average compares with a .279 league average over the same seasons, 6.1% below the league. The OPS comparison is .635 to a league .734, 13.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 62, in 1928. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .267 in 1928, did not top the league's .280.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuffie Alexander
- Was Chuffie Alexander a pitcher?
- No. Chuffie Alexander was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chuffie Alexander hit?
- Chuffie Alexander hit 1 career home runs with 142 hits.
- What was Chuffie Alexander's career batting average?
- Chuffie Alexander batted .262 over his career, with 142 hits in 541 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuffie Alexander have?
- Chuffie Alexander drove in 42 runs in his career.
- Is Chuffie Alexander in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuffie Alexander has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chuffie Alexander play for?
- Chuffie Alexander played for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Monroe Monarchs.