Anthony Alford, baseball player, 2017-2022

Anthony Alford

Born: 7/20/1994 in Columbia, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-05-19 | Final Game: 2022-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Anthony Joseph Alford

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Biography

Anthony Alford was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2022. Born in 1994, Alford made his debut during a period marked by rapid advancements in player training and analytics, which influenced how teams evaluated talent. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 102 games, where he showcased his potential as a versatile athlete. During his time in the majors, Alford recorded 46 hits, including 8 home runs and 20 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .209. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 11 bases, adding a dynamic element to his game. Although his offensive numbers may not fully reflect his abilities, Alford was known for his athleticism and defensive skills, contributing to his teams in various ways throughout his career. After retiring in April 2022, Alford left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of the modern game while working to carve out his niche in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 220 25 46 7 2 8 20 11 16 91 0.209 0.275 0.368 0.643 -28.8

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
2017 TOR AL 4 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2018 TOR AL 13 19 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 9 0.105 — — — — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 16 28 3 5 0 0 1 1 2 1 11 0.179 — — — — 0.0
2020 TOR AL 13 16 3 3 0 0 1 3 3 0 7 0.188 — — — — 0.0
2020 PIT NL 5 12 2 3 0 1 1 4 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 49 133 14 31 6 1 5 11 5 12 58 0.233 .243 (-4%) .317 (-2%) .410 (-1%) .727 (-2%) -28.8
2022 PIT NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 82 58 107 1 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 TOR OF 4 2 4 0 0 0
2018 TOR OF 11 6 14 0 0 0
2019 TOR OF 13 5 17 0 1 1
2020 TOR OF 8 6 6 0 0 0
2020 PIT OF 5 4 2 0 0 0
2021 PIT OF 39 34 63 1 1 0
2022 PIT OF 2 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 55
Center Field 16
Right Field 13
Designated Hitter 5