Blaze Chanee Alexander (born June 11, 1999) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). 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] He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 11th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[2] Alexander spent his first professional season with the Arizona League Diamondbacks and Missoula Osprey.[3] He played 2019 with the Kane County Cougars.[4]

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

Alexander was optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2023 season.[6] In 73 games for Reno, he batted .292/.408/.458 with eight home runs and 52 RBI.

Alexander made Arizona's 2024 Opening Day roster.[7]

Personal life

Blaze is the cousin of former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac and the cousin of pitcher Zach Plesac.[8] His brother, CJ, also plays baseball professionally, currently for the Oakland Athletics.[9]

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. ^ "Press release: D-backs add Alexander, Barrosa, Fletcher and Martinez to 40-man roster". MLB.com. November 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  6. ^ "Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Optioned to Triple-A level". CBSSports.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Makes Opening Day roster". CBSSports.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  8. ^ Oliver, Jake (March 12, 2024). "Blaze Alexander on His Growth This Spring Training and How His Past Contributed". Sports Illustrated Arizona Diamondbacks News, Analysis and More. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  9. ^ 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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