Paul Blackburn, baseball player, 2017

Paul Blackburn

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Born: 12/4/1993 in Antioch, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Paul Cady Blackburn

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Biography

Paul Blackburn, born in 1993, is an active professional baseball pitcher currently making his mark in Major League Baseball. Since his debut on July 1, 2017, Blackburn has showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating a career record of 22 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 329 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and command the game. Notably, Blackburn has earned one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike for his contributions to the sport. As a pitcher, Blackburn combines a strong repertoire with a competitive mindset, attributes that are essential in today’s game where pitching depth is increasingly vital. He continues to adapt and evolve, embodying the challenges faced by modern pitchers in a high-scoring era. Blackburn's journey through the league reflects not only his personal dedication but also the broader trends in baseball, where skilled pitchers play a crucial role in their teams' successes. His ongoing career is a testament to his resilience and talent, as he strives to leave a lasting impact in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 32 107 86 0 0 1 475.3 529 262 62 147 368 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 17.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2017 OAK AL 3 1 10 10 0 0 0 58.7 58 21 16 22 3.22 4.36 (+26%) -40.0
2018 OAK AL 2 3 6 6 0 0 0 27.7 33 22 6 19 7.16 4.15 (-72%) 385.7
2019 OAK AL 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 11.0 19 13 4 8 10.64 4.51 (-136%) -596.3
2020 OAK AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.3 5 7 2 2 27.00 — 0.0
2021 OAK AL 1 4 9 9 0 0 0 38.3 52 25 10 26 5.87 4.27 (-38%) -1159.2
2022 OAK AL 7 6 21 21 0 0 0 111.3 110 53 30 89 4.28 3.97 (-8%) -683.0
2023 OAK AL 4 7 21 20 0 0 0 103.7 117 51 43 104 4.43 4.33 (-2%) 986.0
2024 OAK AL 4 2 9 9 0 0 0 51.0 45 25 14 38 4.41 4.08 (-8%) -669.7
2024 NYN NL 1 2 5 5 0 0 0 24.3 31 14 7 21 5.18 4.08 (-27%) -372.3
2025 NYN NL 0 3 7 4 0 0 1 23.7 31 18 8 18 6.85 4.14 (-65%) -145.2
2025 NYY AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 15.3 16 9 4 16 5.28 4.14 (-28%) -
2026 NYY AL 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 8.0 12 4 3 5 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2017 OAK AL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 OAK AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 OAK AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 OAK AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 OAK AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 OAK AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 OAK AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 OAK AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 NYN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 NYN NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 NYY AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.3 6 4 0 0 27.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2025 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 6 4 0 0 27.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 101 86 35 48 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 OAK P 10 10 1 8 0 0
2018 OAK P 6 6 0 0 0 0
2019 OAK P 4 1 1 4 0 0
2020 OAK P 1 1 1 0 0 0
2021 OAK P 9 9 1 3 1 0
2022 OAK P 21 21 9 12 0 2
2023 OAK P 21 20 12 7 1 0
2024 OAK P 9 9 5 3 1 0
2024 NYN P 5 5 0 8 0 0
2025 NYN P 7 4 4 1 0 0
2025 NYA P 8 0 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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