Draft:Roger Alexander
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| Roger Alexander | |
|---|---|
| pitcher | |
| Born: August 2, 1954 Midwest City, Oklahoma | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| New York-Pennsylvania League debut | |
| 1972, for the Newark Co-Pilots | |
| Last International League appearance | |
| 1979, for the Richmond Braves |
Roger Alexander (born August 2, 1954) is a former American baseball pitcher who is probably best remembered as the player Hank Aaron was traded for on December 2, 1974, when the Atlanta Braves sent Aaron to the Milwaukee Brewers, so that Aaron could finishing his playing days back in the city of Milwaukee and as a designated hitter in the American League.
Professional baseball career
[edit]Alexander had attended Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma. In 1972, he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 3rd round of the June amateur draft. Between 1972 and 1974, Alexander played in the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system. Between 1975 and 1979, Alexander played in the Atlanta Braves minor league system. His best year was probably 1978 when he won 15 games, threw over 200 innings, and had an ERA under 2.50.[1] Hank Aaron's brother Tommie Aaron was Alexander's manager for three years in the Braves' minor league system in both Savannah and Richmond.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Roger Alexander, baseball reference minor league statistics". Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Catching up with a guy who was once traded for Hank Aaron". Retrieved November 3, 2024.