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Alejandro Crespo Notable

b. February 26, 1915 · New York Cubans 1940, 1946

Alejandro Crespo played 1940 to 1946 for the New York Cubans as a left fielder.

Across 57 games he batted .307, with 69 hits and 40 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 11 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 57 games in the outfield, with 115 putouts and 3 errors.

He was an All-Star in 1940.

He was born in Güira de Melena, La Habana, Cuba on February 26, 1915, and died on January 1, 1980. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1940

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 NYC 301191732 632 191312 .269
1946 NYC 271062337 523 20500 .349
Career 572254069 1155 391812 .307

On this day & linked events

1915

Born February 26, 1915

Güira de Melena, La Habana, Cuba

1980

Died January 1, 1980