Manny Alexander
Born: 3/20/1971 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1992-09-18 | Final Game: 2006-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Manuel de Jesus Alexander
Biography
Manny Alexander, born in 1971, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 2006. Over the course of his career, he played in 594 games, compiling 293 hits, 15 home runs, and 115 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .231. Known for his speed on the bases, Alexander also recorded 37 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in various ways.
Alexander played during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of speed on the basepaths. His contributions to teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles, where he spent the majority of his playing days, helped to define his role as a reliable utility player. Although he may not have been a household name, Alexander's work ethic and adaptability on the field left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike, securing his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 594 | 1271 | 166 | 293 | 50 | 12 | 15 | 115 | 37 | 86 | 276 | 0.231 | 0.282 | 0.324 | 0.606 | -4625.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 94 | 242 | 35 | 57 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 20 | 30 | 0.236 | -832.3 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 54 | 68 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 0.103 | -853.5 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 33 | 99 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 0.293 | -28.1 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 54 | 149 | 26 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 38 | 0.248 | -28.1 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 108 | 264 | 34 | 60 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 18 | 66 | 0.227 | -1042.2 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 90 | 177 | 17 | 48 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 0.271 | -542.4 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 101 | 194 | 30 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 13 | 41 | 0.211 | -1017.6 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 21 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 10 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 22 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 67.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 67.50 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NLDS1 | CHN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1996 | ALDS1 | BAL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 190 | 117 | 251 | 329 | 17 | 83 |
| 3B | 131 | 66 | 63 | 133 | 15 | 8 |
| OF | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 205 | 118 | 182 | 395 | 20 | 70 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BAL | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | BAL | 2B | 81 | 64 | 136 | 165 | 9 | 48 |
| 1995 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | BAL | SS | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BAL | 2B | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | BAL | 3B | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | BAL | SS | 21 | 6 | 14 | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | BAL | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHN | SS | 28 | 28 | 30 | 83 | 7 | 11 |
| 1997 | NYN | 2B | 31 | 19 | 28 | 64 | 2 | 17 |
| 1997 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYN | SS | 26 | 19 | 31 | 65 | 2 | 10 |
| 1998 | CHN | 2B | 27 | 16 | 43 | 51 | 2 | 11 |
| 1998 | CHN | 3B | 19 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | CHN | SS | 50 | 26 | 37 | 71 | 4 | 15 |
| 1998 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | 2B | 17 | 7 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | CHN | 3B | 22 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | SS | 30 | 16 | 27 | 54 | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | BOS | 2B | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | BOS | 3B | 63 | 38 | 39 | 79 | 7 | 5 |
| 2000 | BOS | SS | 20 | 9 | 16 | 33 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | TEX | 2B | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TEX | SS | 7 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | SS | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | SDN | 3B | 13 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | SDN | SS | 9 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 190 |
| Third Base | 130 |
| Shortstop | 205 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BOS | AL | $612,500 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $475,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $425,000 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $205,000 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | $190,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $130,000 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,255,500 | ||