California catcher Alex Birge signed a professional baseball contract as an undrafted free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization on Saturday. Birge spent one season at Cal as a redshirt junior in 2025 after playing for three campaigns at Wichita State (2002-24).
“My time at Cal was some of the best of my life,” Birge said. “I can’t thank the coaches enough for believing in me and giving me a shot. I got to play alongside some of the best guys in the country and made friendships that will last a lifetime. I’m pumped for the next chapter with the Cardinals and ready to get after it, but none of this would’ve been possible without the support from the Cal baseball program.”
“Alex did a great job in his one season in our program last year,” Cal head coach Mike Neu added. “He is a tremendous leader. He has always been an excellent defensive catcher, and last year he added a strong offensive dimension to his game. We are so happy for him to get started on his professional career. He will be a great addition to the Cardinals’ organization.”
Alex Birge, C, L/R, 6-0, 205, R-Jr. (Olathe, Kan./Olathe HS)
Collegiate Career (Wichita State, 2022-24; California, 2025)
– Played in 88 games at Wichita State and California, posting a .209 batting average with 12 home runs and 28 RBI
2025 Season
– Played in 45 games with 41 starts including 37 behind the plate
– Led Cal in home runs (12) and walks (40), while he was second in on-base percentage (.415), third in runs scored (38) and among regulars first in slugging percentage (.582)
– Hit all 12 of his career home runs, while also contributing career highs of a .231 batting average and 24 RBI
– 22 of his 31 hits were for extra bases (12 HR, 9 2B, 1 3B)
– Threw out 11-of-31 (.355) opposing base runners attempting to steal
– Named to the Academic All-America Baseball teams chosen by the College Sports Communicators as a second-team selection and was also a CSC Academic All-District pick
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