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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 155 | 626 | 110 | 215 | 43 | 15 | 25 | 137 | 5 | 56 | 63 | 0.343 | 3503.1 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 154 | 602 | 86 | 196 | 33 | 8 | 20 | 135 | 6 | 42 | 56 | 0.326 | 1426.0 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 135 | 517 | 75 | 168 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 87 | 5 | 64 | 35 | 0.325 | 1832.8 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 101 | 376 | 58 | 140 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 56 | 4 | 55 | 19 | 0.372 | 2620.9 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 23 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.250 | 2620.9 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 94 | 313 | 40 | 88 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 25 | 22 | 0.281 | 102.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | 1B | 155 | 0 | 1443 | 90 | 18 | 129 |
| 1930 | DET | 1B | 154 | 0 | 1338 | 71 | 22 | 132 |
| 1931 | DET | 1B | 126 | 0 | 1197 | 53 | 16 | 97 |
| 1931 | DET | OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | 1B | 101 | 0 | 1051 | 67 | 9 | 93 |
| 1932 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | BOS | 1B | 79 | 0 | 728 | 47 | 6 | 51 |
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 |