Alex Newkirk

Born: 12/12/1916 in Wilmington, NC, USA

Died: 5/10/1996

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Alexander Newkirk

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Biography

Alex Newkirk, born in 1916, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. Throughout his career, Newkirk has accumulated a record of 7-12, with a earned run average (ERA) of 5.38. His ability to strike out batters is demonstrated by his 55 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to challenge opposing hitters. Although he has yet to record a save, his role as a pitcher remains pivotal to his team's efforts. Playing in an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies and offensive approaches, Newkirk continues to adapt and contribute to the game. His journey reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers in modern baseball, where the balance between power and precision is constantly tested. As he remains active, Newkirk's ongoing career illustrates the dedication and passion that define the sport, making him a notable figure in contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 12 29 15 10 0 0 152.3 187 91 7 56 55 5.38 0

Career ERA 5.38 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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
1946 NBY NN2 4 5 12 8 6 0 0 78.0 86 34 27 33 3.92 3.59 (-9%) 949.6
1947 NBY NN2 2 5 11 6 3 0 0 57.7 75 47 23 19 7.34 3.97 (-85%) -719.9
1948 NBY NN2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 1 0 1 3.00 — 0.0
1948 NYC NN2 1 2 4 1 1 0 0 13.7 23 9 6 2 5.93 4.10 (-44%) 104.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 69 6 20 1 1 0 5 0 4 0 0.290 0.329 0.333 0.662 0.0

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1946 NBY NN2 15 31 3 9 1 1 0 3 0 2 0 0.290 — — — — 0.0
1947 NBY NN2 17 26 2 6 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1948 NBY NN2 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1948 NYC NN2 6 7 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.571 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 29 15 4 56 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 NBY P 12 8 0 30 1 2
1947 NBY P 11 6 2 17 1 1
1948 NBY OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1948 NBY P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1948 NYC P 4 1 2 9 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29
Left Field 1