Matt Alexander
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1981)
Matt Alexander was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs, the Athletics, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 374 career games, he hit .214 with 36 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 168 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-08-23
- Last Game
- 1981-10-03
Full name: Matthew Alexander
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 374 | 168 | 111 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 103 | 18 | 26 | .214 | .294 | .262 | .556 | -21 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 21.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CHN | NL | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 45 | 54 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 12 | .204 | .256 (-21%) | .324 (+10%) | .369 (-25%) | .693 (-8%) | -21.4 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 63 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 61 | 30 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | .033 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 90 | 42 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 6 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | PIT | NL | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PIT | NL | 44 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .538 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 37 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 15 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 374 | 168 | 111 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 103 | 18 | 26 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -21 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (374 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 188 | 92 | 54 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .174 |
| Away | 186 | 76 | 57 | 20 | 0 | 1 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-03 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-30 | PIT | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-29 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-28 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-27 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-21 | PIT | NYN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-13 | PIT | PHI | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-11 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-08 | PIT | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-01 | PIT | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 22 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 93 | 12 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CHN | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | 3B | 19 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 3 |
| 1974 | CHN | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | OAK | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | OAK | OF | 11 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | OAK | OF | 23 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | OF | 31 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | SS | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PIT | OF | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | PIT | OF | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | OF | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 32 |
| Designated Hitter | 49 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | Grambling | LA | 1966, 1967, 1968 |
Matt Alexander: the record in brief
The profile opens with Matt Alexander's first major league game on August 23, 1973; the last one listed came on October 3, 1981. Alexander played for the Chicago Cubs (1973 through 1974), the Oakland Athletics (1975 to 1977), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1978 to 1981). Born on January 30, 1947, in Shreveport, LA, USA, Alexander is listed as an outfielder and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 168 pounds. Matt Alexander was the playing name; the full given name is Matthew.
Across 374 games at the plate, Alexander's career line reads 36 hits in 168 at bats for a .214 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in and 103 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .294 and the slugging percentage .262, for an OPS of .556. The league as a whole hit .260 across Alexander's seasons, which puts the .214 career mark 17.5% below average. 1974 produced Alexander's most hits, 11 of them for the Chicago Cubs. On the bases, the high point was 26 steals in 1977. The best average in the busiest seasons was .238, in 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Alexander
- What years did Matt Alexander play?
- Matt Alexander played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981.
- Was Matt Alexander a pitcher?
- No. Matt Alexander was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Matt Alexander hit?
- Matt Alexander hit 0 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What teams did Matt Alexander play for?
- Matt Alexander played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1973–1974), the Oakland Athletics (1975–1977), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1978–1981).
- What were Matt Alexander's career stats?
- In 374 games, Matt Alexander had 36 hits, 4 RBI, 111 runs, and 103 stolen bases, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Matt Alexander play?
- Matt Alexander played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Alexander and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Alexander was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Matt Alexander's career batting average?
- Matt Alexander batted .214 over his career, with 36 hits in 168 at bats.
- How many RBI did Matt Alexander have?
- Matt Alexander drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Matt Alexander in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Alexander has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.