Grover Cleveland Alexander

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Grover Cleveland Alexander

Inducted:
1938

Grover Cleveland Alexander MLB Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)

Born:
February 26, 1887
Elba, Nebraska, U.S.

Died:
November 4, 1950
St. Paul, Nebraska, U.S.

Position:
Pitcher

Grover Cleveland Alexander, known as “Old Pete,” was one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history. Debuting in 1911, he quickly made his mark with pinpoint control, a sharp curveball, and unmatched mound presence. Over a 20-year career, Alexander played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals, finishing with 373 wins, tied for third-most in MLB history.

He won the pitching Triple Crown three times and led the league in ERA five times. Alexander’s most legendary moment came during the 1926 World Series, when he came out of the bullpen in Game 7 for the Cardinals and struck out Tony Lazzeri with the bases loaded—securing the title.

Despite battling personal hardships and health issues, Alexander’s career was filled with brilliance and consistency. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938, honoring his place among the game’s all-time greats.

Alexander's Awards and Records 

  • World Series champion (1926)
  • 3× Triple Crown (1915, 1916, 1920)
  • 6× NL wins leader (1911, 1914–1917, 1920)
  • 4× NL ERA leader (1915, 1916, 1919, 1920)
  • 6× NL strikeout leader (1912, 1914–1917, 1920)
  • Philadelphia Phillies jersey retired
  • Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame
  • Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame

    MLB Teams

    Philadelphia Phillies (1911–1917)
    Chicago Cubs (1918–1926)
    St. Louis Cardinals (1926–1929)
    Philadelphia Phillies (1930)

    MLB Stats

    Seasons Played:
    20 (1911–1930)
    Games:
    696
    Games Started:
    600
    Wins:
    373
    Losses:
    208
    ERA:
    2.56
    Strikeouts:
    2,198
    Shutouts:
    90
    Complete Games:
    437
    Innings Pitched:
    5,190
    WHIP:
    ~1.12