Matt Alexander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matt Alexander |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 30, 1947 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| August 23, 1973, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| October 3, 1981, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| Batting average | .214 | ||
| Runs scored | 111 | ||
| Stolen bases | 103 | ||
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Matthew "Matt" Alexander is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He was born on January 30, 1947. Matt played as a utility player in Major League Baseball (MLB). This means he could play many different positions on the field. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Matt Alexander holds a special record: he has appeared as a pinch runner more times than anyone else in MLB history!
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Matt Alexander's Baseball Journey
Matt Alexander played baseball for several teams during his career. He was known for his speed and ability to help his team in key moments. He was a valuable player because he could fill in at almost any position.
Becoming "Matt the Scat"
In his later years, Matt Alexander was often used as a pinch runner. A pinch runner is a player who comes into the game to run the bases for another player. This usually happens when the team needs a faster runner to score a run. His manager, Chuck Tanner, often called on him for this job. Because of his speed, Matt earned the nickname "Matt the Scat."
Chuck Tanner had managed the Oakland Athletics in 1976. When he became the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, he brought Matt Alexander with him. This shows how much Tanner valued Matt's skills.
Winning Championships
Matt Alexander helped his teams achieve great success. He was part of the Oakland Athletics team that won the American League West Division title in 1975.
Later, he played a role in the Pittsburgh Pirates winning the 1979 World Series. The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball. It was a big achievement for Matt and his team.
Playing Many Positions
Matt Alexander was a true utility player. During his time in the major leagues, he played every position except catcher and first base. This shows how versatile and skilled he was on the baseball field. He was always ready to help his team wherever he was needed.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
