Alex Gardner, baseball player, 1884-1884

Alex Gardner

Born: 4/28/1861 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 6/18/1926 in Danvers, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-10 | Final Game: 1884-05-10

Bats: R

Full name: Alexander Gardner

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Biography

Alex Gardner, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable within the context of the early days of Major League Baseball. He played only one game on May 10, 1884, making him one of the many players who contributed to the formative years of the sport. Despite his limited appearance, Gardner's involvement during this era illustrates the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes in the nascent stages of organized baseball. As a position player, Gardner's statistical record reflects the realities of a short career: he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While these numbers may seem unremarkable, they are representative of the many players who paved the way for future generations in the sport. Gardner's legacy, though understated, highlights the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and establishing its roots in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 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
1884 WS7 AA 1 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
C 1 0 6 3 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WS7 C 1 0 6 3 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1