Gerald Alexander
Born: 3/26/1968 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-09 | Final Game: 1992-06-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Gerald Paul Alexander
Biography
Gerald Alexander, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992. Known for his right-handed pitching style, Alexander made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to shift away from the dominance of the pitching-heavy deadball era and towards a more offense-oriented game. Over his brief MLB career, he compiled a record of 6 wins and 3 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79, and recorded a total of 59 strikeouts.
Despite a relatively short stint in the majors, Alexander's contributions on the mound were notable during a time when pitchers faced increasing challenges from powerful hitters. His career spanned just over two seasons, during which he demonstrated his potential to be a reliable option in the bullpen or starting rotation. While he did not achieve any saves, his presence as a strikeout pitcher reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball pitching strategies in the early 1990s. Alexander's journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's rich history, even if their careers were not extended.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 36 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 112 | 63 | 12 | 54 | 59 | 5.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 5 | 3 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.3 | 93 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 5.24 | -2589.4 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 36 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | TEX | P | 30 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |