Jason Alexander (baseball)
| Jason Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Athletics | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 1, 1993 Windsor, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 1, 2022, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 46 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Jason Raymond Alexander (born March 1, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Athletics organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Amateur career
Alexander went to high school at Cardinal Newman High School, in Santa Rosa, California, and attended college at California State University, Long Beach and Menlo College.[1]
Professional career
Los Angeles Angels
Alexander signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent on June 19, 2017.[2] He finished his first pro campaign having appeared in 18 games split between the Orem Owlz, Arizona League Angels, and High-A Inland Empire 66ers. He pitched to a cumulative 2–1 record and 3.50 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 43.2 innings of work. In 2018, Alexander split the year between Inland Empire, the Double-A Mobile BayBears, and Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. In 24 total games (21 starts), he pitched to a 4–10 record and 4.41 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 116.1 innings of work.
In 2019, he played with Mobile and Salt Lake, accumulating a 4–8 record and 6.66 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 101.1 innings pitched spanning 23 games (15 starts). Alexander did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] On June 5, 2020, Alexander was released by the Angels.[4]
Miami Marlins
On April 21, 2021, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. He spent the majority of his season with Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. With scoreless appearances in a game apiece for the Florida Complex League Marlins and Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Alexander pitched to a 1.84 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 5 games (4 starts) for Jacksonville.[5] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[6]
Milwaukee Brewers
On November 19, 2021, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[7] He was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2022 season.
Alexander was promoted to the Major Leagues on June 1, and made his debut later that day.[8][9] In 2022 in Triple-A he was 8–2 with a 2.84 ERA in 63.1 innings.
On February 18, 2023, Alexander was placed on the 60-day injured list with a strained right rotator cuff.[10] He was activated on July 8 and optioned to Triple–A Nashville.[11] On July 24, Alexander was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.[12] In 19 minor league games (11 starts), he posted a 2–4 record and 6.14 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 63.0 innings of work. Alexander elected free agency following the season on November 6.[13]
Boston Red Sox
On February 27, 2024, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[14] In 29 games (27 starts) for the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox, he compiled a 7–6 record and 4.42 ERA with 129 strikeouts across 138+1⁄3 innings pitched. Alexander elected free agency following the season on November 4.[15]
Athletics
On November 15, 2024, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the Athletics.[16]
Personal life
Alexander's older brother, Scott, is also a major league pitcher.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Jason Alexander College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Kornberg, Scott (December 1, 2021). "Finally given a chance, Jason Alexander's improbable journey has him standing out a step from the…". Medium.com. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jason Alexander Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America".
- ^ "Jason Alexander College & Minor Leagues Statistics".
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams".
- ^ "Milwaukee Brewers sign pitchers Jason Alexander and Trevor Kelley, as well as outfielder Jonathan Davis, to minor league contracts with spring training invites". brewcrewball.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jason Alexander Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Alexander starts for the Brewers tomorrow as they finish this marathon trip". Twitter.com. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Brewers' Jason Alexander: Out with shoulder injury". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ "Brewers' Jason Alexander: Activated, optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Brewers' Jason Alexander: Taken off 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox Sign Jason Alexander To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. February 27, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. November 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet