Alex Pearson facts for kids

Alexander Franklin Pearson (born March 9, 1877 – died October 30, 1966) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1902 and the Cleveland Naps in 1903.

Alex Pearson's Baseball Journey

Alex Pearson was a talented baseball player from Pennsylvania. He became a pitcher, which is the player who throws the ball to the batter. He played in the biggest baseball league, Major League Baseball, for a short time.

Starting in the Big Leagues

Alex Pearson began his MLB career on August 1, 1902. He joined the St. Louis Cardinals team. This was a big moment for him, stepping onto the field as a professional pitcher. He played his first season with the Cardinals.

Pitching for Two Teams

After his time with the Cardinals, Alex Pearson moved to another team. In 1903, he played for the Cleveland Naps. His final game in Major League Baseball was on August 6, 1903. He spent a total of two seasons in the MLB.

His Baseball Numbers

Even though he played for only two seasons, Alex Pearson had some statistics. These numbers show how he performed as a pitcher.

• Win-loss record: He had 3 wins and 8 losses. This means his team won 3 games when he was the pitcher who earned the win.
• Earned Run Average (ERA): His ERA was 3.85. ERA measures how many runs a pitcher allows per nine innings. A lower ERA is better.
• Strikeouts: He managed to get 36 strikeouts. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter, and the batter misses or doesn't swing.

Alex Pearson's career in Major League Baseball was brief. However, he was part of baseball history in the early 1900s.