Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | 1,276 | 169 | 293 | 45 | 11 | 55 | 202 | 8 | 154 | 381 | .230 | .311 | .411 | .722 | 298 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .411 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Career OPS .722 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | SFN | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SFN | NL | 23 | 73 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 16 | .178 | .255 (-30%) | .320 (-14%) | .360 (-17%) | .681 (-16%) | -173.8 |
| 1977 | SFN | NL | 51 | 119 | 17 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 20 | 33 | .303 | .264 (+15%) | .329 (+23%) | .401 (+24%) | .730 (+23%) | 549.9 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 58 | 174 | 18 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 66 | .207 | .257 (-20%) | .323 (-8%) | .378 (+12%) | .702 (+3%) | 72.5 |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 90 | 324 | 39 | 76 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 62 | 0 | 35 | 100 | .235 | .257 (-9%) | .323 (-5%) | .378 (+20%) | .702 (+8%) | 72.5 |
| 1979 | CLE | AL | 110 | 358 | 54 | 82 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 54 | 4 | 46 | 100 | .229 | .265 (-14%) | .329 (-5%) | .397 (-2%) | .727 (-3%) | -196.6 |
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 76 | 178 | 22 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 52 | .225 | .264 (-15%) | .326 (-12%) | .387 (-7%) | .714 (-9%) | -292.2 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 21 | 47 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -64.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 432 | 1,276 | 169 | 293 | 45 | 11 | 55 | 202 | 8 | 154 | 381 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -32 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (432 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 219 | 623 | 91 | 141 | 34 | 114 | .226 |
| Away | 213 | 653 | 78 | 152 | 21 | 88 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-28 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-11 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981-09-09 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-07 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-01 | PIT | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-31 | PIT | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-27 | PIT | SFG | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-26 | PIT | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-23 | PIT | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-21 | PIT | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 6 | 52 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| C | 229 | 205 | 1008 | 100 | 35 | 8 |
| OF | 19 | 16 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | SFN | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SFN | C | 23 | 22 | 92 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | C | 33 | 30 | 174 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | OF | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CLE | C | 66 | 62 | 305 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| 1979 | CLE | C | 91 | 86 | 404 | 40 | 18 | 5 |
| 1979 | CLE | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CLE | C | 13 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | CLE | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | 1B | 9 | 6 | 52 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1981 | PIT | OF | 8 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 229 |
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 123 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-06-30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | CA | 1971 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Gary Alexander (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Alexander
- What years did Gary Alexander play?
- Gary Alexander played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1981.
- Was Gary Alexander a pitcher?
- No. Gary Alexander was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gary Alexander hit?
- Gary Alexander hit 55 career home runs with 293 hits.