Matt Alexander

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Matt Alexander (born January 30, 1947) is a former American baseball player from Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a versatile outfielder who could bat from both sides and threw right-handed.

MLB career
- Debut: August 23, 1973, with the Chicago Cubs
- Last game: October 3, 1981, with the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Teams: Chicago Cubs (1973–1974), Oakland Athletics (1975–1977), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978–1981)

Career stats
- Batting average: .214
- Runs scored: 111
- Stolen bases: 103

Highlights
- World Series champion with the Pirates in 1979
- Holds the MLB record for the most appearances as a pinch runner
- Nicknamed "Matt the Scat" for his speed and frequent pinch-running roles

Versatility and unique notes
- Played every non-pitching position except catcher and first base
- One of seven players (excluding pitchers) to have at least 100 games and more games played than at-bats

Alexander was often used as a pinch runner by manager Chuck Tanner, who had brought him from Oakland to the Pirates.