Alex Skinner

Born: 1850 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 4/4/1917 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-12 | Final Game: 1884-07-16

Height: 5'5"

Full name: Stephen Alexander Skinner

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Biography

Alex Skinner, born in 1850, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned just four days from July 12 to July 16 in 1884. During this short stint, Skinner played in two games, where he made a notable impression by achieving two hits, which resulted in a batting average of .333. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, Skinner's ability to connect with the ball during his limited opportunities showcased his potential as a position player in an era characterized by its evolving nature and the burgeoning popularity of baseball. Despite the brevity of his career, Skinner's participation in the 1884 season placed him in the context of the early professional baseball landscape, which was still finding its footing in terms of structure and competition. Players like Skinner contributed to the formative years of the game, setting the stage for future generations. His time in the majors, although fleeting, remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the diverse range of experiences that players have brought to the sport throughout its development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	BLU	UA	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	CHU	UA	1	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BLU	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1884	CHU	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1
Right Field	1