Dale Alexander, baseball player, 1929-1933

Dale Alexander

Born: 4/26/1903 in Greeneville, TN, USA

Died: 3/2/1979 in Greeneville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-16 | Final Game: 1933-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: David Dale Alexander

Biography

Dale Alexander, born in 1903, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball from 1929 until his retirement in 1933. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the tail end of the deadball era and the early years of the live-ball era. Over the course of his career, he played in 662 games, amassing a remarkable 811 hits, which contributed to an impressive career batting average of .331. His offensive prowess included 61 home runs and a total of 459 RBIs, showcasing his ability to produce runs consistently for his teams. Alexander was known for his exceptional hitting skills and solid defensive capabilities, which helped him stand out in a league that was beginning to embrace a more power-focused approach to the game. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 20 stolen bases. Despite his relatively short career, Alexander left an indelible mark in the early 1930s, establishing himself as a reliable and effective player during a dynamic time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
662 2450 369 811 164 30 61 459 20 248 197 0.331 0.394 0.497 0.891 9484.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 617 0 5761 328 71 502
OF 4 0 8 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 616
Left Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Milligan College Milligan College TN 1924, 1925
Tusculum College Greenville TN 1922

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 10.0 80 0