Hugh Alexander
Baseball player and scout for the MLB
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Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds. Transitioned to a successful career as a scout after retiring from playing. Contributed to talent identification and recruitment for various teams in the MLB, leveraging extensive knowledge of the game to refine player development strategies.
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Served as a scout for Major League Baseball
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