Hugh Alexander, baseball player, 1937-1937

Hugh Alexander

Born: 7/10/1917 in Buffalo, MO, USA

Died: 11/25/2000 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-08-15 | Final Game: 1937-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Hugh Alexander was a professional baseball player born in 1917, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from August 15, 1937, to September 22, 1937. Playing primarily as a position player, Alexander appeared in a total of 7 games during his time in the big leagues. Although his statistics reflect the challenges many players faced during that era, he managed to record 1 hit and 1 stolen base, finishing his career with a batting average of .091. Despite the limited scope of his Major League experience, Alexander's presence on the field contributed to the dynamic landscape of baseball in the late 1930s, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who strived for success in a highly competitive environment, highlighting the often-overlooked stories within baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 77.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 75.4% 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
1937 CLE AL 7 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CLE OF 3 0 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 3