Alex Liddi, baseball player, 2011-2013

Alex Liddi

Born: 8/14/1988 in San Remo, Liguria, Italy

MLB Debut: 2011-09-07 | Final Game: 2013-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Alessandro Liddi

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Biography

Alex Liddi, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2011 to 2013. He debuted with the Seattle Mariners, becoming the first Italian-born player to compete in the majors since the 1950s. Liddi's career in MLB spanned 61 games, during which he recorded 36 hits, six home runs, and 16 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .208. His journey to the big leagues was significant, as it occurred during a time when baseball was experiencing a wave of international talent, showcasing the global nature of the sport. Liddi was known for his powerful hitting and versatility on the field. Standing out in a competitive era, he added depth to the Mariners' roster with his ability to play multiple positions. Though his MLB tenure was relatively brief, Liddi's contributions were notable for representing Italian baseball on the world stage and inspiring future generations of players from his home country. After his time in the majors, he continued to play professionally, ultimately leaving a legacy as a pioneer for European players in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 173 15 36 8 1 6 16 3 13 73 0.208 0.266 0.370 0.636 -269.4

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
2011 SEA AL 15 40 7 9 3 0 3 6 1 3 17 0.225 — — — — 0.0
2012 SEA AL 38 116 8 26 4 1 3 10 2 9 49 0.224 .254 (-12%) .318 (-13%) .405 (-13%) .724 (-13%) -269.4
2013 SEA AL 8 17 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.059 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 9 79 3 1 7
3B 37 32 17 58 4 6
OF 7 6 9 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 SEA 3B 14 13 9 25 1 2
2012 SEA 1B 5 5 45 3 1 3
2012 SEA 3B 23 19 8 33 3 4
2012 SEA OF 7 6 9 0 1 0
2013 SEA 1B 6 4 34 0 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Third Base 37
Left Field 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 SEA AL $481,300
Total Career Earnings $481,300