Alex Presley

Born: 7/25/1985 in Monroe, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-08 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Alexander Crawford Presley

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Biography

Alex Presley was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2010 and 2017. Born in 1985, he played primarily as a position player and showcased his skills across multiple teams, most notably with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the course of his career, Presley appeared in 450 games, accumulating a total of 369 hits, 29 home runs, and 111 RBIs. His batting average stood at .263, reflecting his capability as a reliable hitter during his tenure in the league. Known for his speed on the bases, Presley recorded 30 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact games not only with his bat but also with his athleticism. His playing style combined a solid approach at the plate with an aggressive running game, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite competing during an era characterized by high offensive output, Presley carved out a niche for himself, contributing to his teams with consistent play and versatility. After his retirement on October 1, 2017, he left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and hard work in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
450	1401	157	369	50	19	29	111	30	81	282	0.263	0.306	0.388	0.694	-1055.3

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near 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
2010	PIT	NL	19	23	2	6	1	0	0	0	1	1	8	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	PIT	NL	52	215	27	64	12	6	4	20	9	13	40	0.298	.255 (+17%)	.320 (+6%)	.399 (+17%)	.719 (+12%)	373.7
2012	PIT	NL	104	346	46	82	14	7	10	25	9	18	72	0.237	.254 (-7%)	.318 (-13%)	.405 (avg)	.724 (-6%)	-472.0
2013	PIT	NL	29	72	8	19	1	1	2	4	0	1	18	0.264	.253 (+4%)	.317 (-14%)	.396 (-2%)	.714 (-7%)	-103.3
2013	MIN	AL	28	113	9	32	4	1	1	11	1	8	21	0.283	.253 (+12%)	.317 (+6%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-2%)	-103.3
2014	HOU	AL	89	254	22	62	6	1	6	19	5	13	44	0.244	.251 (-3%)	.313 (-10%)	.386 (-10%)	.700 (-10%)	-496.6
2015	HOU	AL	8	12	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	MIL	NL	47	116	12	23	2	0	3	11	0	11	25	0.198	.255 (-22%)	.321 (-16%)	.417 (-30%)	.738 (-24%)	-471.4
2016	DET	AL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	-471.4
2017	DET	AL	71	245	30	77	10	3	3	20	5	15	49	0.314	.254 (+23%)	.324 (+9%)	.425 (-2%)	.750 (+3%)	135.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	385	320	633	11	7	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	PIT	OF	14	2	3	0	0	0
2011	PIT	OF	51	50	77	2	1	1
2012	PIT	OF	90	78	153	2	3	1
2013	PIT	OF	21	14	30	0	1	0
2013	MIN	OF	28	27	80	2	0	1
2014	HOU	OF	80	63	115	3	0	0
2015	HOU	OF	6	4	8	0	0	0
2016	MIL	OF	28	25	55	1	1	0
2016	DET	OF	2	1	5	0	0	0
2017	DET	OF	65	56	107	1	1	0