| Alex Gaston | |
|---|---|
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| Catcher | |
| Born:(1893-03-12)March 12, 1893 New York, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: February 8, 1979(1979-02-08) (aged 85) Marina del Rey, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 26, 1920, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1929, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .218 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 40 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Alexander Nathaniel Gaston (March 12, 1893 – February 8, 1979) was an Americancatcher inMajor League Baseball who played between1920 and1929 for theNew York Giants (1920–1923) andBoston Red Sox (1926, 1929). Listed at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), 170 lb., Gaston batted and threwright-handed. He was born in New York City. His younger brother,Milt Gaston, was a major leaguepitcher.
Gaston grew up inRidgefield Park, New Jersey and attendedRidgefield Park High School.[1]
In a six-season career, Gaston was a .218 hitter (112-for-514) with threehome runs and 40runs batted in in 215games, including 58runs, 13doubles, sixtriples, and fivestolen bases.
Although the New York Giants won the World Series in1921 and1922, Gaston did not see postseason action in either year. Alex Gaston was a batterymate of his brotherMilt Gaston with the 1929 Boston Red Sox.
Gaston died inMarina del Rey, California at age 85.[1]
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