Alex Close
Alexander Douglas Close
Born: March 19, 1993
Hoover, AL US
Primary Position: Pitcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, C
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 225
Draft: Round 27 (2014 June Amateur Draft, Kansas City Royals)
Draft: Round 26 (2015 June Amateur Draft, Kansas City Royals)
School: Liberty University
Career: 2015-2016
Alex Close compiled a career record of 2 wins and 0 losses and a 2.86 ERA in his 16-game pitching career with the Royals and Burlington Royals. He began playing during the 2015 season and last took the field during the 2016 campaign.
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.86 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 125 |
| Totals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.86 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 125 |
Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | R | ARIZ | Royals | 28 | 89 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 26 | .173 | .261 | .320 | .581 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Totals | 28 | 89 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 26 | .173 | .261 | .320 | .581 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | R | ARIZ | Royals | 1B | 10 | 65 | 3 | 4 | 7 | .944 | 6.800 | ||||
| 2015 | R | ARIZ | Royals | C | 10 | 61 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .970 | 6.400 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 18.8 |
| 2016 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .125 | ||||
| Totals | 36 | 127 | 7 | 6 | 7 | .957 | 3.722 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 18.8 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | R | Arizona League | Royals | KCA | June 21, 2015 | August 29, 2015 |
| 2016 | R | Appalachian League | Burlington Royals | KCA | June 23, 2016 | August 29, 2016 |
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