Ethan Blackaby, baseball player, 1962-1964

Ethan Blackaby

Born: 7/24/1940 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 1/16/2022 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-06 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ethan Allen Blackaby

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Biography

Ethan Blackaby, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1962 to October 4, 1964. Primarily playing as a position player, Blackaby had a brief stint in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 15 games. His time in the league was characterized by limited offensive production, as he recorded 3 hits and finished with a batting average of .12. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time on the field. Playing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach in the 1960s, Blackaby's career, though short, reflected the challenges of emerging as a player in a competitive environment. His contributions to the teams he played for may not have been statistically significant, but they nonetheless formed a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the sport was evolving. Blackaby's experience serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the Major Leagues, even when the statistics may not fully capture the spirit of a player's journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 25 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.120 0.185 0.160 0.345 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1962 ATL NL 6 13 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1964 ATL NL 9 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 5 4 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 ML1 OF 3 3 3 0 0 0
1964 ML1 OF 5 2 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 1
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1960