Alex Main
Born: 5/13/1884 in Montrose, MI, USA
Died: 12/29/1965 in Royal Oak, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1918-06-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Miles Grant Main
Biography
Alex Main was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1914 to June 29, 1918. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Main played during a transformative period in baseball history that saw the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 22 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing the challenges of a changing sport.
Main finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.77, a testament to his ability to limit opposing teamsโ scoring opportunities. He recorded a total of 160 strikeouts, demonstrating his proficiency in overpowering batters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams by securing 6 saves, highlighting his versatility and importance in late-game situations. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Main's contributions to the game during his brief tenure left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his skills firsthand.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 22 | 75 | 44 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 403.3 | 342 | 124 | 7 | 150 | 160 | 2.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | DET | AL | 6 | 6 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 138.3 | 131 | 41 | 59 | 55 | 2.67 | -951.6 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 13 | 14 | 35 | 28 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 230.0 | 181 | 65 | 75 | 91 | 2.54 | 85.9 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35.0 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4.63 | -737.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 127 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 0.157 | 0.201 | 0.197 | 0.398 | -312.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | DET | AL | 32 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 36 | 76 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0.197 | -312.1 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 75 | 0 | 15 | 156 | 9 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | DET | P | 32 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 4 | 5 |
| 1915 | KCF | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 86 | 5 | 3 |
| 1918 | PHI | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 75 |