Blaze Alexander

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Baltimore Orioles · Third Base

Age 275' 11" · 200 lbsBats Right

#278 Current

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign, the 27-year-old third baseman rebounds nicely in early 2026 with a .297 batting average and solid run production across 185 at-bats, suggesting he's rediscovered his stroke at the plate after struggling with consistency last season. His power output remains modest at just three home runs, but he's compensating with improved contact rates and speed on the basepaths, stealing eight bases compared to only four in 2025. The early-season surge in batting average is encouraging for fantasy managers, though it remains to be seen whether this pace can sustain over a full season, as his previous all-star credentials indicate he has the talent to deliver meaningful production in runs and RBI. Fantasy owners should view him as a potential breakout candidate if his plate discipline continues to improve, but patience may be warranted given the volatility he's displayed over his first three MLB seasons.

News Updates

Blaze Alexander advances rehab assignment with acrobatic play
Baltimore Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander, recovering from a non-displaced hand fracture suffered on July 12, made a highlight-reel somersaulting airborne tag during his first rehab game for Triple-A Norfolk. Alexander's athleticism on display during rehab suggests he is progressing well toward MLB return.
Aug 26, 2026
Blaze Alexander Placed on IL with Fractured Hand
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand. The injury removes a young prospect from the Orioles' lineup and opens opportunities for other infielders. The team's timeline for his return has not been announced.
Jul 17, 2026
Alexander suffers hand fracture from HBP
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander was hit by a pitch on his left hand during Sunday's game against Kansas City, resulting in a fracture. The 95.5 mph fastball from Royals pitcher sparked a bench-clearing incident at Camden Yards, and Alexander's injury status moving forward is uncertain.
Jul 13, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2024	Arizona Diamondbacks	61	185	166	.247	3	21	19	3	49	.321	.343	.664
2025	Arizona Diamondbacks	74	266	230	.230	7	28	31	4	86	.323	.383	.706
2026	Baltimore Orioles	93	289	261	.303	4	31	35	10	63	.358	.414	.772
Career	Totals	228	740	657	.263	14	80	85	17	198	.336	.385	.721

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	2 teams▼	55	247	210	.329	5	42	52	10	52	.417	.538	.955
2019	Kane County Cougars	97	406	343	.262	7	47	56	14	89	.355	.382	.737
2021	Hillsboro Hops	92	389	339	.218	10	38	60	17	126	.316	.372	.688
2022	3 teams▼	98	406	352	.301	20	59	57	10	102	.389	.540	.929
2023	3 teams▼	6	23	22	.273	2	6	4	0	5	.304	.636	.940
2024	Reno Aces	51	225	196	.276	5	20	27	4	69	.353	.444	.797
2025	Reno Aces	54	241	194	.284	8	41	41	11	59	.413	.479	.892
2026	Norfolk Tides	2	8	7	.286	0	1	1	0	3	.375	.429	.804
Career	Totals	528	2250	1910	.276	65	306	343	68	588	.374	.455	.829

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg92.3 mph

Max EV112.9 mph

Launch Angle9.2°

Barrel %6.5%

K %21.8%

Hard Hit %49.5%

Sprint Speed28.4 ft/s

Bat Speed72.2 mph

Whiff %25.3%

Chase %30.2%

xBA0.300

xSLG0.452

xwOBA0.351

GB%47.8%

FB%21.4%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2024

Arizona Diamondbacks

185

166

.247

.321

.343

.664

2025

Arizona Diamondbacks

266

230

.230

.323

.383

.706

2026

Baltimore Orioles

289

261

.303

.358

.414

.772

Career

Totals

228

740

657

.263

198

.336

.385

.721

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2018

2 teams▼

247

210

.329

.417

.538

.955

2019

Kane County Cougars

406

343

.262

.355

.382

.737

2021

Hillsboro Hops

389

339

.218

126

.316

.372

.688

2022

3 teams▼

406

352

.301

102

.389

.540

.929

2023

3 teams▼

.273

.304

.636

.940

2024

Reno Aces

225

196

.276

.353

.444

.797

2025

Reno Aces

241

194

.284

.413

.479

.892

2026

Norfolk Tides

.286

.375

.429

.804

Career

Totals

528

2250

1910

.276

306

343

588

.374

.455

.829