Nin Alexander, baseball player, 1884-1884

Nin Alexander

Born: 11/24/1858 in Pana, IL, USA

Died: 12/22/1933 in Pana, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-07 | Final Game: 1884-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'4" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: William Henry Alexander

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Biography

Nin Alexander was a professional baseball player born in 1858, who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the evolution of baseball as it transitioned from its formative years into a more organized sport. His career spanned from 1884 to September 3, 1884, during which he participated in 20 games as a position player. Although his statistical contributions were limited, as evidenced by his batting average of .13, Alexander's involvement in the early days of professional baseball represents an important chapter in the sport’s history. Throughout his brief career, Alexander recorded 9 hits but did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the nascent years of Major League Baseball. The era in which he played was characterized by a growing fanbase and the establishment of foundational rules that would shape the game for generations to come. While he may not have left a lasting mark in the box scores, Nin Alexander's participation in the league at such a pivotal time speaks to the diverse tapestry of baseball's early players and the development of the game itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 69 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.130 0.143 0.130 0.273 -464.1

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 54.9% 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
1884 KCU UA 19 65 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.138 .243 (-43%) .278 (-46%) .327 (-58%) .606 (-52%) -464.1
1884 SL4 AA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -464.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 18 0 75 36 13 0
OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
SS 2 0 4 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 KCU C 17 0 72 35 11 0
1884 KCU OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1884 KCU SS 2 0 4 7 1 0
1884 SL4 C 1 0 3 1 2 0
1884 SL4 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 18
Shortstop 2
Center Field 3