Alex Main

Born: 5/13/1884 in Montrose, MI, USA

Died: 12/29/1965 in Royal Oak, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1918-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Miles Grant Main

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Biography

Alex Main was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1914 to June 29, 1918. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Main played during a transformative period in baseball history that saw the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 22 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing the challenges of a changing sport. Main finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.77, a testament to his ability to limit opposing teams’ scoring opportunities. He recorded a total of 160 strikeouts, demonstrating his proficiency in overpowering batters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams by securing 6 saves, highlighting his versatility and importance in late-game situations. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Main's contributions to the game during his brief tenure left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his skills firsthand.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	22	75	44	24	4	6	403.3	342	124	7	150	160	2.77	0

Career ERA 2.77 vs. league average 2.89 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
1914	DET	AL	6	6	32	12	5	1	3	138.3	131	41	59	55	2.67	2.93 (+9%)	-968.5
1915	KCF	FL	13	14	35	28	18	2	3	230.0	181	65	75	91	2.54	2.90 (+12%)	6.0
1918	PHI	NL	2	2	8	4	1	1	0	35.0	30	18	16	14	4.63	2.83 (-64%)	-737.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	127	6	20	5	0	0	5	1	7	36	0.157	0.201	0.197	0.398	-313.3

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.398 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	DET	AL	32	40	1	4	0	0	0	3	15	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	KCF	FL	36	76	5	15	4	5	1	4	19	0.197	.250 (-21%)	.318 (-25%)	.332 (-25%)	.651 (-25%)	-313.3
1918	PHI	NL	9	11	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0