Alex McKinnon Notable

b. August 14, 1856 · New York Gothams 1884, St. Louis Maroons 1885–1886, Pittsburg Alleghenys 1887

Alex McKinnon played for three clubs across four seasons as a first baseman, opening with the New York Gothams in 1884 and closing with the Pittsburg Alleghenys in 1887.

Across 386 games he batted .296, with 465 hits and 209 runs. He finished with 13 home runs, 82 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

He played 383 games at first base, with 3,852 putouts and 136 errors. He turned 195 double plays.

He was born in Boston, MA, USA on August 14, 1856, and died on July 24, 1887.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1884	NYG	116	470	66	128	21	13	3	73	8	62	0	.272
1885	SLM	100	411	42	121	21	6	1	44	8	31	0	.294
1886	SLM	122	491	75	148	24	7	8	72	21	23	10	.301
1887	PIT	48	200	26	68	16	4	1	30	8	9	6	.340
Career	—	386	1572	209	465	82	30	13	219	45	125	16	.296

On this day & linked events

1856

Born August 14, 1856

Boston, MA, USA

1887

Died July 24, 1887

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