Gary Alexander (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gary Alexander |
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| Born: March 27, 1953 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| September 12, 1975, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| September 28, 1981, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| Batting average | .230 | ||
| Home runs | 55 | ||
| Runs batted in | 202 | ||
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Gary Wayne Alexander (born March 27, 1953) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher. Gary played for seven seasons, from 1975 to 1981. His teams included the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Gary Alexander's Baseball Career
Gary Alexander was a talented catcher in Major League Baseball. He was known for his strong hitting and defensive skills. His career highlights include catching a special game and hitting important home runs.
Playing for the Giants
Gary started his MLB career with the San Francisco Giants in 1975. He played for the Giants until 1977. One of his most memorable moments was in 1976. He was the catcher when pitcher John Montefusco threw a no-hitter. A no-hitter is a game where one team does not get any hits.
Moving to New Teams
Baseball players often move between teams through trades. Gary Alexander was part of a big trade in 1978. He moved from the Giants to the Oakland Athletics. This trade involved several players and some money.
Just three months later, Gary was traded again. He went from the Athletics to the Cleveland Indians. While playing for the Indians in 1978, he hit a very important home run. This home run happened in the ninth inning and stopped a pitcher from throwing a no-hitter.
Career Highlights and Stats
Gary Alexander played in 432 games during his seven seasons. He had a batting average of .230. He hit 55 home runs and had 202 RBIs (Runs Batted In). An RBI means a player helped a teammate score a run.
His best season was in 1978. That year, he hit 27 home runs and had 84 RBIs. He also scored 57 runs and had 112 hits. These were all career-high numbers for him.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career, Gary Alexander chose a different path. He became a captain in the Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department. This shows he continued to serve his community.
