Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Alec Burleson
27/09/2026
Alec Burleson finished the 2026 regular season as Major League Baseball's RBI leader with 116 runs batted in. He became the first St. Louis Cardinals player to lead the league in that category since Joe Torre in 1971, and joined Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen as the only Cardinals with 116 or more RBI since 2000.
24/09/2026
Burleson said he would be open to a long-term contract extension with the Cardinals, who still have two more seasons of team control over him. His strong season, which included a league-leading RBI total, has increased pressure on the club to sign him to a longer deal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alec Michael Burleson |
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| Known For | MLB first baseman and outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
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| Weight | 225 lb |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | East Carolina University |
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| High School | East Lincoln High School |
Personal Life
| Siblings | Bradley Burleson |
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| Parents |
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Family
| Father | Jason Burleson |
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| Mother | Betty Burleson |
| Brother | Bradley Burleson |
Career
| Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
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| MLB Debut | 08/09/2022 |
| Draft | 2020 MLB Draft, Round 2C, Pick 70 |
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| College Career | Played college baseball at East Carolina University as a two-way player, also pitching |
| Current Contract | One-year, $3.3 million deal with the Cardinals signed in January 2026 |
| 2026 Season Highlight | Led Major League Baseball in runs batted in with 116 RBI |
| Contract Status | Has two more seasons of team control remaining and has said he is open to a long-term extension |
Style Quotient
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
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| Throwing Style | Left-handed |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Graduated from East Lincoln High School in Denver, North Carolina. | |
| 2. Was a three-time North Carolina 2A All-State selection in high school. | |
| 3. Finished his college career at East Carolina with a .341 batting average and a 3.47 ERA as a pitcher. | |
| 4. Was named a first-team All-American as a utility player in 2020. | |
| 5. In 2026 became the first Cardinals player to lead MLB in RBI since Joe Torre in 1971. |
