Bob Alexander

Born: 8/7/1922 in Vancouver, BC, CAN

Died: 4/7/1993 in Oceanside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1957-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Somerville Alexander

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Biography

Bob Alexander was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1922, who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1957. Making his debut during a time when the sport was transitioning through the post-war era, Alexander had a brief but notable career. He appeared in a total of 12 games, finishing with a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 10.64. His tenure in the majors was marked by a challenging period for pitchers, as they navigated the evolving dynamics of the game. Despite the difficulties reflected in his stats, including 2 strikeouts and no saves, Alexander contributed to his team's efforts on the mound during his playing days. His career, while not lengthy, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse paths players took during the mid-20th century. Alexander's experiences on the field serve as a reminder of the challenges many pitchers faced in an era that saw significant changes in the game’s approach to offense and defense.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	9	0	0	0	0	11.0	18	13	0	7	2	10.64	0

Career ERA 10.64 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 171.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1955	BAL	AL	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	4.0	8	6	2	1	13.50	—	0.0
1957	CLE	AL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	7.0	10	7	5	1	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1955	BAL	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CLE	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	BAL	P	4	0	0	0	0	0
1957	CLE	P	5	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Bethany College	Bethany	WV	1942