Blaze Alexander

Blaze Alexander
Alexander with the Kane County Cougars in 2019
Baltimore Orioles – No. 23
Infielder
Born: (1999-06-11) June 11, 1999
Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 28, 2024, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Batting average.237
Home runs10
Runs batted in49
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams

Blaze Chanee Alexander (born June 11, 1999) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

Alexander attended Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, Florida, and transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year.[1]

Arizona Diamondbacks

Alexander was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 11th round (339th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[2] Alexander spent his first professional season with the rookie-level Arizona League Diamondbacks and rookie-level Missoula Osprey.[3] He played 2019 with the Single-A Kane County Cougars.[4]

Alexander did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He returned to action in 2021 to play for the High-A Hillsboro Hops and started 2022 with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles. On November 15, 2022, the Diamondbacks added Alexander to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6]

Alexander was optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2023 season.[7] In 73 games for Reno, he batted .292/.408/.458 with eight home runs and 52 RBI.[8]

Alexander made Arizona's 2024 Opening Day roster.[9] Alexander made 61 appearances for the Diamondbacks during his rookie campaign, batting .247/.321/.343 with three home runs, 21 RBI, and three stolen bases.[10]

Alexander played in 74 contests for the Diamondbacks during the 2025 season, slashing .230/.323/.383 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, and four stolen bases.[11]

Baltimore Orioles

On February 5, 2026, Alexander was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Kade Strowd, Wellington Aracena, and José Mejía.[12]

Personal life

Blaze is the cousin of former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac and the cousin of pitcher Zach Plesac.[13] His brother, CJ, also plays baseball professionally.[14]

References

  1. ^ Lowe, Kegan (October 22, 2017). "More Than A Big Arm". Baseball America. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Regan, Adam (June 6, 2018). "Arizona Diamondbacks take Blaze Alexander in 11th round". The News-Press. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Bater, Martin (January 21, 2019). "Blaze Alexander begins journey to big leagues". MLB.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Johnson, Paul (May 30, 2019). "Heating up: Cougars' Blaze Alexander overcomes heart ailment to rise up Arizona's prospect chart". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  6. ^ "Press release: D-backs add Alexander, Barrosa, Fletcher and Martinez to 40-man roster". MLB.com. November 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Optioned to Triple-A level". CBSSports.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  8. ^ "2023 Reno Aces Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  9. ^ "Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Makes Opening Day roster". CBSSports.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  10. ^ "Blaze Alexander 2024 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  11. ^ "Blaze Alexander 2025 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  12. ^ Rill, Jake. "O's fortify infield depth with trade for Blaze Alexander from D-backs," MLB.com, Thursday 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  13. ^ Oliver, Jake (March 12, 2024). "Blaze Alexander on His Growth This Spring Training and How His Past Contributed". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Soffian, Seth (August 7, 2018). "Blaze Alexander, CJ Alexander on fire for MLB's Arizona, Atlanta". The News-Press. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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