Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2025 proj | 166 | 40 | 19 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 49 | 3 | 0.241 | 6.6 |
2024 | 166 | 40 | 19 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 49 | 3 | 0.241 | 6.6 |
Date | News |
8/14/24 | Diamondbacks demote struggling CF Thomas. In a corresponding move, the team recalled rookie infielder Blaze Alexander. Thomas, 24, is scuffling with a .191 average and three home runs in 37 games this season. Alexander, 25, is batting .259 with three HRs and 21 RBIs in 58 games with Arizona this season. Jake McCarthy, 27, started in center field Wednesday and batted second. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40860127/diamo... |
6/30/24 | [Sports Illustrated] - Blaze Alexander's Clutch Base Hit Keys D-backs 5-1 Victory vs A's. When Blaze Alexander stepped out of the dugout to pinch hit for Joc Pederson with the bases loaded in the 7th inning against the A's, he thought he was going t Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
6/12/24 | Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander to get starts at 3B in place of struggling Eugenio Suarez. The Arizona Diamondbacks will give rookie Blaze Alexander opportunities at third base, manager Torey Lovullo said. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/diamondbacks-blaze-alexan... |
6/03/24 | Blaze Alexander dives, Ketel Marte leaps for slick D-backs play. The only reason Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander isn't playing most days is because of his defense and the 24-year-old will continue to make a case for more time with plays like he made on Monday. In the top of the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants, catcher Patrick Bailey hit a ground ball up the middle toward the right side of second base. Due to the shift alignment, Alexander had the best shot at the ball. As Alexander fielded the ball, Marte leaped over Alexander and the throw to first was in time. Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3548594/blaze-alex... |
4/15/24 | Diamondbacks' shortstop Blaze Alexander works on improving after fielding miscues. Blaze Alexander, who has been thrown into a key role because of injuries, has already committed three errors this season for Arizona. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/diamondbacks-shortstop-bl... |
4/14/24 | Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander working out early defensive kinks. Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander remains confident he'll prove himself as a quality shortstop after the first two weeks of his big league career have involved defensive hiccups. With Geraldo Perdomo on the injured list having undergone meniscus surgery and top prospect Jordan Lawlar down after thumb surgery, the opportunity is there for Alexander to earn an extended look as the primary shortstop. Alexander, with balls on the ground and up in the air, has made early mistakes, notably late during Arizona's 6-5 extra-inning loss at the Atlanta Braves last weekend, its first game without Perdomo available. Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3545865/how-blaze-... |
4/12/24 | Pfaadt Takes Mound as Diamondbacks Begin Series vs Cardinals. © Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Pfaadt Takes Mound as Diamondbacks Begin Series vs Cardinals The D-backs will start their homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. Author: Alex D'Agostino Apr 13, 2024 In this story: Cardinals Diamondbacks Pfaadt Arizona Blaze Alexander Paul Goldschmidt Starting Pitchers Preview The 6-7 Diamondbacks take on the 6-7 St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Chase Field. Fresh off a tough road trip, the D-backs are looking to extend their winning streak, as they took the final two games in a row from the Colorado Rockies to end their road trip. First pitch is at 6:40 PM. Young right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound for Arizona. Despite having an ERA north of 5.00 Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/brandon-pfaadt... |
4/07/24 | Geraldo Perdomo suffers torn meniscus in his knee: Diamondbacks shortstop to miss at least a month, per report. Blaze Alexander is expected to get most of the playing time in Perdomo's absence Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/geraldo-perdomo... |
4/07/24 | Geraldo Perdomo suffers torn meniscus in his knee: Diamondbacks shortstop to miss at least a month, per report. Blaze Alexander is expected to get most of the playing time in Perdomo's absence Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/geraldo-perdomo... |
4/05/24 | DBacks' defense crumbles late, fall to Braves in 10 innings. The ball chopped past the mound and toward second base, and Diamondbacks shortstop Blaze Alexander charged it aggressively. It was the first of two plays Alexander could not make in the ninth inning on Friday night, two potential outs the Diamondbacks could not convert. The Atlanta Braves, a club most regard to have the best lineup in baseball, took full advantage. The Diamondbacks' 6-5 loss in 10 innings on Friday night was their first, true gut-punch loss of the year. Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondb... |
4/03/24 | Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander hits 1st career home run vs. Yanks. Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander continues to have a memorable start to 2024. Against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, the young D-back notched his first career home run. The shot gave Arizona an early 1-0 lead. Staring at a full count in the bottom of the second inning, Alexander turned on a 95-mph four-seam fastball, firing it to the left field stands. Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3545434/diamondbac... |
3/30/24 | Diamondbacks share video of infielder Blaze Alexander making Opening Day roster. Diamondbacks prospect Blaze Alexander got the news of a lifetime Wednesday before Opening Day. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/diamondbacks-share-video-... |
3/28/24 | WATCH: Former SWFL standout Blaze Alexander makes Arizona Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster. Watch Blaze Alexander get the news he's broken through to the big leagues, and as he tells his family that he's made The Show for the Diamondbacks. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-former-swfl-standou... |
3/28/24 | Blaze Alexander Makes Diamondbacks Opening Day Roster. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY Blaze Alexander Makes Diamondbacks Opening Day Roster The Diamondbacks infield prospect cracks the roster after hitting .400 with a 1.086 OPS this spring. Author: Michael McDermott Mar 28, 2024 In this story: Opening Day Diamondbacks Opening Day Roster Diamondbacks Injuries Blaze Alexander The Diamondbacks have announced their Opening Day roster. One notable addition is infield prospect Blaze Alexander made the roster after hitting .400 with a 1.086 OPS, with a lot of loud contact and solid at-bats all spring. To make room for Alexander on the active roster, infielder Emmanuel Rivera has been designated for assignment. Additionally the team has traded Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/blaze-alexande... |
2/27/24 | Diamondbacks preparing prospect Blaze Alexander for potential MLB role. The Diamondbacks are getting shortshop Blaze Alexander work across the infield in spring training, preparing him to be a versatile depth option. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/diamondbacks-preparing-pr... |
2/09/24 | Diamondbacks 2024 Player Projections: Blaze Alexander. Diamondbacks 2024 Player Projections: Blaze Alexander The young infielder is projected a small, low-production role in 2024. Author: Alex D'Agostino Publish date: Feb 10, 2024 10:00 AM EST In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks Blaze Alexander is one of the D-backs' more valued prospects. The right-handed hitting shortstop and utility infielder was expected to take a major league role sooner rather than later, and raked in Triple-A for the first 11 games of his 2023 season. However, a fractured thumb kept him on the injured list for almost two months. He produced offensively at a reduced rate for the remainder of 2023, but still finished his Triple-A season with a .292 average and .865 OPS. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/analysis/diamo... |
3/10/23 | Diamondbacks option Blaze Alexander, Barrosa to Triple-A Reno. The D-backs optioned Blaze Alexander and Jorge Barrosa to the Triple-A Reno Aces on Friday, the team announced Friday afternoon. Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3515303/d-backs-op... |