Alec Michael Burleson (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Amateur career. Burleson attended East Lincoln High School in Denver, North Carolina.

Alec Burleson was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft from East Carolina University (Greenville, NC). What position does Alec Burleson play? Alec Burleson is an Outfielder, Designated Hitter and First Baseman.

Ended the season on a 38-game homer less drought, 2nd-longest of MLB career (47 games from Aug. 4, 2023-April 23, 2024). Played the entire season on the Major League roster before a season-ending injury while stealing third base vs. Milwaukee (9/19), fracturing his left thumb.

7 hours ago · Burleson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Burleson is currently enjoying a five-game hitting streak, but the Cardinals will move him to ...

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Nov 25, 1998 · Complete career MLB stats for the St. Louis Cardinals First Baseman Alec Burleson on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.

7 hours ago · Burleson is currently enjoying a five-game hitting streak, but the Cardinals will move him to the bench in preparation for a matchup against left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Luken Baker will serve as St. Louis' designated hitter instead and bat second.

Mar 11, 2025 · Burleson might see his playing time impacted if the Cardinals elect to start Lars Nootbaar in left field and Michael Siani or Victor Scott in center field, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. The...

6 hours ago · 23 seconds ago St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson will take a seat on the bench to start Saturday's contest at Busch Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left-hander on the ...

Apr 2, 2025 · Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Idle against lefty. Burleson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.. Through the first six games of the season, the Cardinals have faced left ...