Stephen Alemais
Stephen Alemais | |
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Staten Island FerryHawks – No. 2 | |
Shortstop / Second baseman | |
Born: New York City, New York | April 12, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Stephen Gavin Alemais (born April 12, 1995) is an American
Early life and amateur career
Alemais was born in
Undrafted out of high school in the
Alemais improved in his sophomore season, batting .312 with 22 RBI and a team-leading 27 stolen bases, which garnered him a spot on the
In 2016, his junior year at Tulane, Alemais
Professional career
Pittsburgh Pirates
Alemais signed with Pittsburgh and made his professional debut with the
In 2018, Alemais played for the Double-A Altoona Curve, where he was primarily a second baseman for the first time in his career.[14] He produced a slash line of .279/.347/.346 with one home run, 34 RBI, and 16 stolen bases in 120 games.[13]
Alemais began the 2019 season with Altoona, but tore his labrum on a slide after 12 games, necessitating season-ending surgery.[15][16] He underwent a fourth shoulder surgery in February 2021,[17] after sustaining an injury while playing defense for Leones del Escogido.[18]
Alemais was released by the Pirates organization on March 25, 2022.[19]
Staten Island FerryHawks
On June 11, 2022, Alemais signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20][21] He played in only 9 games, hitting .320/.414/.360 with no home runs, one RBI, and 7 stolen bases. Alemais became a free agent following the season.
On February 14, 2024, after a year of inactivity, Alemais re–signed with Staten Island.[22]
Personal life
Alemais has multiple tattoos, the first of which he got when he was 17. His family is of Dominican origin, and the first language Alemais learned was Spanish.
References
- ^ NOLA.com. Archivedfrom the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Abramson, Mitch (20 April 2013). "Stephen Alemais, former All Hallows shortstop, transfers to Elev/8 Sports Institute in Florida in attempt to improve standing in upcoming baseball draft". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ a b Braziller, Zach (8 June 2016). "Why HS star had to leave Bronx, family to chase MLB dream". New York Post. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Stephen Alemais - Baseball". Tulane University Athletics. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Stephen Alemais - Profile". pointstreak.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Wolter, Dylan (14 June 2015). "Alemais Dazzles Defensively". kettleers.org. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Pirates sign draft picks". Sportstalk.triblive.com. 18 June 2016. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ a b Zaslau, Darren (30 July 2016). "In The Den: Stephen Alemais". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- NOLA.com. Archivedfrom the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Carey, Greg (11 July 2016). "Alemais excelling since return from injury". WV News. Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Zaslau, Darren (20 August 2016). "Alemais Promoted to Power". Milb.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Redd, Derek (8 April 2017). "West Virginia Power shortstop Stephen Alemais ready to dazzle defensively". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "Stephen Alemais College, Amateur, Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Lane, Jim (1 June 2018). "Profile: Stephen Alemais". Around the Curve. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ISBN 978-1-950716-15-9. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Dreker, John (18 May 2019). "Stephen Alemais Out for the Season After Shoulder Surgery". Pirates Prospects. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Caporoso, Nicholas (8 February 2021). "Pittsburgh Pirates News: Stephen Alemais Has Shoulder Surgery". Rum Bunter. FanSided. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Longenhagen, Eric (24 February 2021). "Top 51 Prospects: Pittsburgh Pirates". FanGraphs. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Alemais Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ @FerryHawks (June 12, 2022). "Welcome to the FerryHawk family StephenAlemais! Alemais went 1-for-3 yesterday with a walk and a clutch go ahead RBI to secure the win for HawkCity!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2022-07-22 – via Twitter.
- SILive.com. Archivedfrom the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)