Jason Raymond Alexander (born March 1, 1993) is an American professional

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for the

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(MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the

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and

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Amateur career

Alexander went to high school at Cardinal Newman High School, in

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, and attended college at

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and

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Professional career

Los Angeles Angels

Alexander signed with the

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as an

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on June 19, 2017. He finished his first pro campaign having appeared in 18 games split between the

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, and High-A

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. He pitched to a cumulative 2–1 record and 3.50 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 43.2 innings of work. In 2018, Alexander split the year between Inland Empire, the Double-A

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, and Triple-A

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. In 24 total games (21 starts), he pitched to a 4–10 record and 4.41 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 116.1 innings of work. In 2019, he played with Mobile and Salt Lake, accumulating a 4–8 record and 6.66 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 101.1 innings pitched spanning 23 games (15 starts). Alexander did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. On June 5, 2020, Alexander was released by the Angels.

Miami Marlins

On April 21, 2021, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the

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. He spent the majority of his season with Triple-A

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. With scoreless appearances in a game apiece for the

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and Double-A

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, Alexander pitched to a 1.84 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 5 games (4 starts) for Jacksonville. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 19, 2021, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the

organization. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2022 season. Alexander was promoted to the Major Leagues on June 1, and made his debut later that day. He finished the major league season with 18 appearances, 11 of which were starts, and a 5.90 ERA. In 2022 in Triple-A he was 8–2 with a 2.84 ERA in 63.1 innings. On February 18, 2023, Alexander was placed on the 60-day injured list with a strained right

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. He was activated on July 8 and optioned to Triple–A Nashville. On July 24, Alexander was removed from the

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and sent outright to Triple–A. In 19 minor league games (11 starts), he posted a 2–4 record and 6.14 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 63.0 innings of work. Alexander elected free agency following the season on November 6.

Boston Red Sox

On February 27, 2024, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 29 games (27 starts) for the Triple–A

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, he compiled a 7–6 record and 4.42 ERA with 129 strikeouts across innings pitched. Alexander elected free agency following the season on November 4.

Athletics

On November 15, 2024, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the

. He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A

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. On April 7, 2025, the Athletics selected Alexander's contract, adding him to their active roster. In four appearances for the team, he struggled to an 18.00 ERA with five strikeouts over six innings of work. On May 16, Alexander was

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by the Athletics.

Houston Astros

On May 18, 2025, Alexander was claimed off waivers by the

Personal life

Alexander's older brother,

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, is also a major league pitcher.

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