Height
5'11"
Weight
160 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2018, Rd 11, #339
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 136 | 0.23809524 | 10 | 50 | 0.68813705 | 7 | 95 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Orioles' decision to retain Blaze Alexander on a modest $0.8M deal earns a solid C+ CVI, reflecting practical roster management for a serviceable starter at premium shortstop. Alexander provides decent defensive coverage at a position where the O's need depth behind their core infield, and at less than a million annually, there's minimal financial risk even if he settles into a utility role. While he's not going to move the needle offensively—think 1-2 WAR ceiling in a full-time role—shortstops with his defensive reliability don't grow on trees, especially at this price point. For Baltimore, sitting in their competitive window with young talent throughout the system, keeping a known commodity like Alexander makes sense as organizational insurance rather than gambling on unproven depth. The contract gives them flexibility to pivot if a prospect forces his way up or if they want to make a bigger splash via trade, while ensuring they won't get burned by unexpected injuries. It's not a sexy move, but smart teams understand that middling starters on team-friendly deals often provide more value than their modest AAV suggests.
Performance Analysis
Blaze Alexander grades as an above average performer among MLB shortstops, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.237 batting average and a 0.688 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 10 home runs and 49 RBI through 135 games (a 12-HR, 59-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. As a sophomore at 26, Blaze is a key contributor for the Orioles. A 135-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs SF | L 3-6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CHW | W 5-3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transaction History
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