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Blaze Alexander

American baseball player (born 1999)

Baseball player

Blaze Alexander
Alexander with the Kane County Cougars in 2019
Baltimore Orioles – No. 23
Infielder
Born: (1999-06-11) June 11, 1999 (age 26) Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 28, 2024, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics (through April 16, 2026)
Batting average	.236
Home runs	10
Runs batted in	50
Stats at Baseball Reference

Teams
Arizona Diamondbacks (2024–2025) Baltimore Orioles (2026–present)

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

↑ Lowe, Kegan (October 22, 2017). "More Than A Big Arm". Baseball America. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
↑ Regan, Adam (June 6, 2018). "Arizona Diamondbacks take Blaze Alexander in 11th round". The News-Press. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
↑ Bater, Martin (January 21, 2019). "Blaze Alexander begins journey to big leagues". MLB.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
↑ 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.
↑ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
↑ "Press release: D-backs add Alexander, Barrosa, Fletcher and Martinez to 40-man roster". MLB.com. November 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
↑ "Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Optioned to Triple-A level". CBSSports.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
↑ "2023 Reno Aces Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
↑ "Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Makes Opening Day roster". CBSSports.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
↑ "Blaze Alexander 2024 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
↑ "Blaze Alexander 2025 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
↑ 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.
↑ Oliver, Jake (March 12, 2024). "Blaze Alexander on His Growth This Spring Training and How His Past Contributed". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
↑ Soffian, Seth (August 7, 2018). "Blaze Alexander, CJ Alexander on fire for MLB's Arizona, Atlanta". The News-Press. Retrieved October 11, 2024.

External links

Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac

v t e Baltimore Orioles current roster
Active roster	2 Gunnar Henderson 3 Taylor Ward 9 Tyler O'Neill 16 Coby Mayo 17 Colton Cowser 23 Blaze Alexander 25 Pete Alonso 28 Trevor Rogers 29 Samuel Basallo 30 Leody Taveras 32 Weston Wilson 34 Shane Baz 35 Adley Rutschman 38 Kyle Bradish 39 Andrew Kittredge 40 Chris Bassitt 45 Keegan Akin 50 Rico Garcia 61 Josh Walker 63 Brandon Young 66 Anthony Nunez 68 Tyler Wells 71 Dietrich Enns 78 Yennier Canó 82 Jeremiah Jackson 98 Maverick Handley
Inactive roster	43 Trey Gibson 62 Johnathan Rodríguez 62 Reed Trimble 65 Cameron Foster 70 José Espada 72 Nick Raquet -- Christian Encarnacion-Strand -- Eduarniel Núñez
7-, 10- or 15-day injured list	7 Jackson Holliday 12 Dylan Beavers 21 Ryan Helsley 37 Cade Povich 48 Grant Wolfram 64 Dean Kremer
60-day injured list	6 Ryan Mountcastle 11 Jordan Westburg 13 Heston Kjerstad 24 Zach Eflin 60 Colin Selby 74 Félix Bautista 76 Yaramil Hiraldo
Coaching staff	Manager 55 Craig Albernaz Bench 53 Donnie Ecker Hitting 86 Dustin Lind Assistant hitting 85 Brady North Pitching 75 Drew French Assistant pitching 77 Mitch Plassmeyer First base 36 Jason Bourgeois Third base 46 Buck Britton Bullpen 51 Hank Conger Infield 47 Miguel Cairo Field coordinator/catching 87 Joe Singley Pitching strategy 89 Ryan Klimek

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