Walt Alexander
Born: 3/5/1891 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Died: 12/29/1978 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-06-21 | Final Game: 1917-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Walter Ernest Alexander
Biography
Walt Alexander, born in 1891, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1917. Over the course of 162 games, he compiled a batting average of .188, with 76 hits, 1 home run, and 24 runs batted in. Known for his speed on the bases, Alexander added 5 stolen bases to his career totals.
Playing during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the deadball era, Alexander was part of a transformative time in baseball where strategic play and pitching dominance often overshadowed offensive output. Although his statistics may not reflect the high-powered performances seen in later decades, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant during an era focused on contact hitting and small-ball tactics. Alexander's career, though not long, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 405 | 26 | 76 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 42 | 83 | 0.188 | 0.271 | 0.254 | 0.525 | -1298.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 37 | 97 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.175 | -541.0 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 43 | 110 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 0.136 | -882.0 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 25 | 68 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 16 | 0.250 | 162.5 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 162.5 |
| 1916 | NYY | AL | 36 | 78 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 0.256 | 236.2 |
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 20 | 51 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.137 | -273.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 152 | 0 | 579 | 220 | 34 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLA | C | 37 | 0 | 140 | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| 1913 | SLA | C | 43 | 0 | 125 | 71 | 11 | 7 |
| 1915 | NYA | C | 24 | 0 | 132 | 44 | 6 | 5 |
| 1915 | SLA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | C | 27 | 0 | 100 | 43 | 6 | 2 |
| 1917 | NYA | C | 20 | 0 | 82 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 152 |