Alex Carrasquel, baseball player, 1939-1949

Alex Carrasquel

Born: 7/24/1912 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

Died: 8/19/1969 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1939-04-23 | Final Game: 1949-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Alejandro Eloy Carrasquel

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Biography

Alex Carrasquel was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1949. Born in 1912, Carrasquel established himself as a reliable arm during a period that saw the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 50-39, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of hitting during a time when the game began to evolve. Carrasquel's career spanned several seasons, during which he struck out 252 batters and recorded 16 saves. His contributions on the mound were significant, particularly in an era marked by the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers. With a mix of durability and effectiveness, Carrasquel left a lasting mark on the teams he played for, reinforcing the importance of skilled pitching in a competitive baseball landscape. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
50 39 258 64 30 4 16 861.0 887 357 42 347 252 3.73 0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — near 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
1939 WSN AL 5 9 40 17 7 0 2 159.3 165 83 68 41 4.69 4.28 (-9%) -
1940 WSN AL 6 2 28 0 0 0 0 48.0 42 26 29 19 4.88 4.21 (-16%) -
1941 WSN AL 6 2 35 5 4 0 2 96.7 103 37 49 30 3.44 3.94 (+12%) -
1942 WSN AL 7 7 35 15 7 1 4 152.3 161 58 53 40 3.43 3.57 (+4%) -
1943 WSN AL 11 7 39 13 4 1 5 144.3 160 59 54 48 3.68 3.50 (-5%) -
1944 WSN AL 8 7 43 7 3 0 2 134.0 143 51 50 35 3.43 3.57 (+4%) -
1945 WSN AL 7 5 35 7 5 2 1 122.7 105 37 40 38 2.71 3.67 (+26%) -
1949 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 8 6 4 1 14.73 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
258 229 15 33 5 0 1 12 0 27 75 0.144 0.240 0.179 0.419 0.0

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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
1939 WSN AL 40 42 3 7 2 0 1 1 0 3 14 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1940 WSN AL 28 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 WSN AL 35 21 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 5 11 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1942 WSN AL 35 44 3 6 1 0 0 2 0 4 14 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1943 WSN AL 39 43 3 8 0 0 0 3 0 5 10 0.186 — — — — 0.0
1944 WSN AL 43 36 1 7 1 0 0 2 0 4 13 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1945 WSN AL 35 36 4 3 0 0 0 3 0 6 11 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 258 0 42 203 10 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 WS1 P 40 0 5 30 1 3
1940 WS1 P 28 0 1 10 0 2
1941 WS1 P 35 0 13 29 0 7
1942 WS1 P 35 0 6 39 2 3
1943 WS1 P 39 0 4 36 1 1
1944 WS1 P 43 0 7 32 3 3
1945 WS1 P 35 0 6 26 3 1
1949 CHA P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 258