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.
| 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 | |
Amateur career
editAlexander 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
editLos Angeles Angels
editAlexander 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editOn November 15, 2024, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the Athletics.[16]
Personal life
editAlexander's older brother, Scott, is also a major league pitcher.[1]
References
edit- ^ 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
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet