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Alan Strange

Alan Strange Notable

b. November 7, 1906 · St. Louis Browns 1934–1935, 1940–1942, Washington Senators 1935

Alan Strange divided nine seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the St. Louis Browns from 1934, then the St. Louis Browns through 1942.

Across 314 games he batted .223, with 211 hits and 93 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 39 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 260 games at shortstop, with 774 assists and 55 errors. He turned 164 double plays.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on November 7, 1906, and died on June 27, 1994. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1934 SLB 12743039100 1721 4548283 .233
1935 SLB/WSH 692011144 820 222180 .219
1940 SLB 541672631 830 622122 .186
1941 SLB 451121426 400 111551 .232
1942 SLB 1937310 200 5310 .270
Career 31494793211 3971 89109546 .223

On this day & linked events

1906

Born November 7, 1906

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1994

Died June 27, 1994

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