Alex Pearson

Born: 3/7/1877 in Greensboro, PA, USA

Died: 10/30/1966 in Rochester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-01 | Final Game: 1903-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Alexander Franklin Pearson

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Biography

Alex Pearson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in the sport during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style. Born in 1877, Pearson’s career spanned from 1902 to 1903, during which he competed in a total of 11 games. He recorded a win-loss record of 3-8, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers in an evolving game. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.85, reflecting a competitive performance amid the pitching-heavy landscape of his time. Over the course of his brief career, Pearson struck out 36 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters despite not achieving significant accolades or saves, as his career totals reflected a lack of opportunities in high-leverage situations. Pearson's contributions to the game, while modest statistically, highlighted the perseverance and dedication of players in an era marked by fierce competition and the gradual rise of more specialized roles in baseball. As a retired player, Pearson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport as it continued to grow in popularity and complexity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	8	15	13	10	0	0	112.3	124	48	1	25	36	3.85	0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1902	STL	NL	2	6	11	10	8	0	0	82.0	90	36	22	24	3.95	3.17 (-24%)	-
1903	CLE	AL	1	2	4	3	2	0	0	30.3	34	12	3	12	3.56	3.10 (-15%)	245.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	46	3	10	0	0	0	2	0	0	8	0.217	0.234	0.217	0.451	0.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.451 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1902	STL	NL	11	34	2	9	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	CLE	AL	4	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	2	32	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	SLN	P	11	0	1	22	2	0
1903	CLE	P	4	0	1	10	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15