Alex Hardy

Born: 9/30/1876 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 4/22/1940 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1902-09-04 | Final Game: 1903-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: David Alexander Hardy

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Biography

Alex Hardy, born in 1876, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. He played during a transitional period in baseball as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensively potent game. Hardy's career was marked by his performance on the mound, where he finished with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 16 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Though Hardy's career statistics might not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant within the context of the early 20th century. Pitchers during this era faced different challenges compared to modern hurlers, often dealing with heavier, less aerodynamic baseballs and varied field conditions. Despite the limited opportunities and the competitive nature of the league at the time, Hardy's presence on the mound remains a part of baseball's rich history, illustrating the evolution of pitching styles and strategies in the formative years of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	7	7	5	1	0	47.7	50	23	0	19	16	4.34	0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 38.4% worse than 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
1902	CHC	NL	2	2	4	4	4	1	0	35.0	29	14	12	12	3.60	3.17 (-13%)	-
1903	CHC	NL	1	1	3	3	1	0	0	12.7	21	9	7	4	6.39	3.10 (-106%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	20	3	4	1	0	0	5	0	2	3	0.200	0.304	0.250	0.554	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1902	CHC	NL	4	14	3	3	1	0	0	4	0	1	2	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	CHC	NL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	12	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CHN	P	4	0	1	6	1	0
1903	CHN	P	3	0	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7