Alex Gaston
Born: 3/12/1893 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 2/8/1979 in Marina Del Rey, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-26 | Final Game: 1929-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Alexander Nathaniel Gaston
Biography
Alex Gaston, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1920 to 1929. Primarily known as a position player, Gaston appeared in 215 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 112 hits and recorded a batting average of .218. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 40 RBIs, along with 5 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both with power and speed.
Gaston played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to shift from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic offensive approach. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his participation in the league during this pivotal period reflects the evolving nature of the game. His career, albeit modest in terms of numbers, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse roles players filled in the early years of the sport's professional era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.182 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1930 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1931 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 514 | 58 | 112 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 5 | 29 | 56 | 0.218 | 0.266 | 0.284 | 0.550 | -1959.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 39 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 98 | 301 | 37 | 67 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 21 | 28 | 0.223 | -1488.9 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 55 | 116 | 14 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.224 | -470.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 195 | 0 | 487 | 109 | 13 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NY1 | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | C | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | C | 13 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | C | 21 | 0 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | C | 98 | 0 | 284 | 69 | 7 | 5 |
| 1929 | BOS | C | 49 | 0 | 116 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 195 |