Alex Madrid, baseball player, 1987-1989

Alex Madrid

Born: 4/18/1963 in Springerville, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-20 | Final Game: 1989-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alexander Madrid

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Biography

Alex Madrid, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1989. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 20, 1987, during an era characterized by a shift towards more offensive play, often referred to as the "power era." Over the course of his career, Madrid played for a brief period and finished with a record of 2-3. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.63, and he recorded a total of 16 strikeouts. Despite not achieving saves during his time in the league, Madrid contributed to his teams in various pitching roles, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Madrid's career, while not marked by extensive achievements in terms of statistics, reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers in the late 1980s as teams began to emphasize stronger bullpens and specialized roles. His journey through Major League Baseball serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level, even amidst the competitive dynamics of the sport during that time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 14 5 1 0 0 46.3 58 29 4 21 16 5.63 0

Career ERA 5.63 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 44.0% 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
1987 ATL AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 11 9 1 1 15.19 — -
1988 PHI NL 1 1 5 2 1 0 0 16.3 15 5 6 2 2.76 3.73 (+26%) 44.0
1989 PHI NL 1 2 6 3 0 0 0 24.7 32 15 14 13 5.47 3.71 (-47%) -870.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.100 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 86.0% 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
1987 ATL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 5 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 ML4 P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1988 PHI P 5 2 0 2 0 0
1989 PHI P 6 3 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yavapai College Prescott AZ 1982, 1983