Alex Prieto, baseball player, 2003-2004

Alex Prieto

Born: 6/19/1976 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2003-07-26 | Final Game: 2004-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alejandro Antonio Prieto

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Biography

Alex Prieto, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004. Primarily known as a position player, Prieto appeared in 24 games during his time in the big leagues. His offensive contributions included 9 hits, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .209. Despite his limited playing time, Prieto's journey to the major leagues reflected the aspirations and challenges faced by many players of his era, particularly those striving to make their mark during the early 2000s, a period characterized by heightened competition and evolving player dynamics. Prieto's career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, showcased the determination and resilience often found in players navigating the complexities of professional baseball. His sole home run and four runs batted in served as highlights of his time on the field, as he contributed to his teams during a pivotal era in the game, which was undergoing significant changes both on and off the field. With a total of 24 games played, Prieto's time in MLB may have been limited, but it remains a testament to his passion for the sport and the dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 43 5 9 1 0 1 4 0 3 13 0.209 0.255 0.302 0.558 0.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
2003 MIN AL 8 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIN AL 16 32 4 8 1 0 1 4 0 3 9 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 7 15 27 0 7
3B 5 1 1 3 0 0
SS 4 2 5 5 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 MIN 2B 5 1 5 6 0 1
2003 MIN SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
2004 MIN 2B 8 6 10 21 0 6
2004 MIN 3B 5 1 1 3 0 0
2004 MIN SS 3 2 4 4 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Third Base 5
Shortstop 4
Designated Hitter 1