Alex McRae, baseball player, 2018-2021

Alex McRae

Born: 4/6/1993 in West Allis, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-08-01 | Final Game: 2021-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Alex James McRae

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Biography

Alex McRae was born in 1993 and enjoyed a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2021. Primarily known as a position player, McRae made his mark in the league during a time when baseball was increasingly focused on power hitting and advanced analytics. He played a total of 17 games, where he recorded 2 hits and maintained a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, McRae's short stint in the majors showcased his perseverance and dedication to the game. His career, though not extensively documented in terms of statistics, reflected the challenges faced by many players trying to secure a lasting place in a highly competitive environment. McRae's experience in the league added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting both the potential and the struggles of players in the modern era. He retired from professional play on May 14, 2021, leaving a legacy that underscores the often-unseen efforts of those who compete at the highest level, even if only for a brief period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 5 17 2 0 0 0 38.0 48 31 9 22 27 7.34 0

Career ERA 7.34 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 69.8% 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
2018 PIT NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 6.3 8 4 5 5 5.68 — 0.0
2019 PIT NL 0 4 11 2 0 0 0 26.7 36 26 16 19 8.78 4.51 (-95%) -2553.3
2020 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 2 0.00 — -
2021 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 1 1 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 32.2% 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
2018 PIT NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 PIT NL 11 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2020 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CHW AL 2 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
P 17 2 3 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 PIT P 2 0 0 2 0 0
2019 PIT P 11 2 3 2 0 0
2020 CHA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CHA P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 17