George Blackerby

Born: 11/18/1903 in Luther, OK, USA

Died: 3/30/1987 in Wichita Falls, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-08-10 | Final Game: 1928-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: George Franklin Blackerby

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Biography

George Blackerby, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the late 1920s, primarily from 1928 until his final game on September 29 of the same year. A versatile position player, Blackerby appeared in 30 games, in which he recorded 21 hits and drove in 12 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite not hitting any home runs. He finished his brief career with a batting average of .253 and managed to steal two bases, demonstrating a measure of speed on the basepaths. Blackerby's time in Major League Baseball came during a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to evolve in their playing styles and strategies. While his career was relatively short, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1920s, an era characterized by a mix of traditional and emerging baseball tactics. Despite not leaving a lasting statistical legacy, Blackerby's role as a position player is a testament to the many athletes who contributed to the game during this dynamic period of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	83	8	21	0	0	0	12	2	4	10	0.253	0.287	0.253	0.540	-367.2

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1928	CHW	AL	30	83	8	21	0	0	0	12	2	4	10	0.253	.280 (-10%)	.342 (-16%)	.395 (-36%)	.737 (-27%)	-367.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	20	0	40	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	CHA	OF	20	0	40	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	20

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Wesley College	Greenville	TX	1924