Alex Kampouris

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Alex Kampouris
Second Baseman
Born: November 13, 1912(1912-11-13)
Died: May 29, 1993 (aged 80)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 31, 1934
for the Cincinnati Reds
Final game
September 23, 1943
for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Batting average     .243
Home runs     45
Runs batted in     284
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Alexis William Kampouris (November 13, 1912 - May 29, 1993), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a 2nd baseman from 1934-1939 and 1941-1943.

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[edit] Batting Stats

  • 708 Games
  • 531 Hits
  • 45 Home Runs
  • 284 RBIs
  • .243 Batting Average

[edit] Miscellaneous facts

  • Kampouris is considered to be the first ever Major Leaguer of Greek descent.[citation needed]
  • On May 9, 1937, Kampouris hits 3 home runs in one game for the Reds against the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • On August 13, 1937, Kampouris is honored at Wrigley Field by the Chicago Hellenic Society as a visiting member of the Reds. He was given a car and praised before the game, only to commit three errors in one inning against the Cubs that day.

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