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Alex Arias

Alex Arias Notable

b. November 20, 1967 · Chicago Cubs 1992, Florida Marlins 1993–1997, Philadelphia Phillies 1998–2000, San Diego Padres 2001, New York Yankees 2002

Alex Arias played for five clubs across 11 seasons as a third baseman, opening with the Chicago Cubs in 1992 and closing with the New York Yankees in 2002. His longest stay was with the Florida Marlins, from 1993 to 1997.

Across 775 games he batted .265, with 470 hits and 203 runs. He finished with 18 home runs, 84 doubles and 10 stolen bases.

He played 321 games at shortstop, with 703 assists and 31 errors. He turned 137 double plays. He also played 193 games at third base.

He was born in New York, NY, USA on November 20, 1967. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1992 CHC 32991429 600 711130 .293
1993 FLA 962492767 512 2027181 .269
1994 FLA 59113427 500 159190 .239
1995 FLA 942162258 923 2622201 .269
1996 FLA 1002242762 1123 2617282 .277
1997 FLA 74931323 201 1112120 .247
1998 PHI 561331739 801 1613182 .293
1999 PHI 11834743105 2014 4836312 .303
2000 PHI 701551729 902 1516281 .187
2001 SDP 701371931 902 1217221 .226
2002 NYY 6700 000 0120 .000
Career 7751773203470 84618 19618121110 .265

On this day & linked events

1967

Born November 20, 1967

New York, NY, USA

1992

Major-league debut: Alex Arias

Alex Arias made a major-league debut on May 12, 1992.

2002

Final major-league game: Alex Arias

Alex Arias played a final major-league game on September 22, 2002.

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