Gerald Alexander
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Gerald Alexander was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 36 career appearances, he went 6-3 with a 5.79 ERA and 59 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-09
- Last Game
- 1992-06-30
Full name: Gerald Paul Alexander
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg 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 | 89.1 | 93 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 5.24 | 3.91 (-34%) | -2542.7 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 3 | 36 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 112 | 63 | 54 | 59 | 5.79 | — | -2,543 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 55.0 | 62 | 31 | 24 | 33 | 5.07 |
| Away | 16 | 43.0 | 50 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 6.70 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-30 | TEX | TOR | — | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-05-27 | TEX | CHW | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-05-24 | TEX | KCR | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-10-05 | TEX | OAK | — | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991-09-29 | TEX | OAK | — | 0.1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-26 | TEX | OAK | — | 2.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-08-14 | TEX | BAL | L | 2.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991-08-09 | TEX | MIL | L | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-08-06 | TEX | CLE | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991-07-27 | TEX | DET | W | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Gerald Alexander: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 9, 1990 and the final game on June 30, 1992, Gerald Alexander built the record summarized on this page. Alexander's only club in the season tables is the Texas Rangers. Alexander played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on March 26, 1968, in Baton Rouge, LA, USA, Alexander was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Gerald Paul Alexander.
Across 36 games (11 starts), Alexander recorded 6 wins against 3 losses with a 5.79 ERA. The same table counts 59 strikeouts. The league ERA over Alexander's seasons was 3.84, so the 5.79 figure ran 50.7% worse than average. 1991 brought Alexander a season-high 5 wins. In 1991, one of the busiest seasons, Alexander posted a 5.24 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.91.
The college table lists Tulane University in 1987, 1988, and 1989. Retrosheet box scores cover 72 of Alexander's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Alexander, 36 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 7 putouts and 14 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald Alexander
- What years did Gerald Alexander play?
- Gerald Alexander played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Gerald Alexander a pitcher?
- Yes. Gerald Alexander pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- What was Gerald Alexander's career ERA?
- Gerald Alexander finished with a 5.79 career ERA, going 6-3 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gerald Alexander have?
- Gerald Alexander recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Gerald Alexander in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gerald Alexander has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Gerald Alexander play for?
- Gerald Alexander played for the Texas Rangers.