Travis Blackley, baseball player, 2004-2013

Travis Blackley

Born: 11/4/1982 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia

MLB Debut: 2004-07-01 | Final Game: 2013-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Travis Jarred Blackley

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Biography

Travis Blackley was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2013. Born in 1982, Blackley played for several teams during his career, showcasing his talents primarily as a left-handed pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 9-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded a total of 132 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level, although he did not secure any saves in his career. Blackley began his professional journey in an era marked by significant advancements in player conditioning and analytics, which influenced pitching strategies and performance metrics. He played for teams including the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and the Oakland Athletics, among others. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Blackley adapted to various roles throughout his career, both as a starter and a reliever. His contributions to the game extended beyond the statistics, as he embodied the resilience and determination that characterize many players who navigate the challenges of the big leagues. After his retirement in 2013, Blackley's legacy continued to resonate within the baseball community, highlighting the journey of a dedicated athlete in the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 9 82 26 0 0 0 192.7 189 112 33 81 132 5.23 0

Career ERA 5.23 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
2004 SEA AL 1 3 6 6 0 0 0 26.0 35 29 22 16 10.04 4.46 (-125%) -2945.7
2007 SFG NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 8.7 10 7 5 5 7.27 — -
2012 SFG NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 7 5 2 2 9.00 — -
2012 OAK AL 6 4 24 15 0 0 0 102.7 91 44 30 69 3.86 4.01 (+4%) 87.9
2013 HOU AL 1 1 42 0 0 0 0 35.0 30 19 20 29 4.89 3.87 (-26%) -2678.7
2013 TEX AL 1 1 4 3 0 0 0 15.3 16 8 2 11 4.70 3.87 (-21%) 63.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
2004 SEA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SFG NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2012 SFG NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 OAK AL 24 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 HOU AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TEX AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 82 26 14 30 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SEA P 6 6 2 4 0 0
2007 SFN P 2 2 0 0 0 0
2012 SFN P 4 0 2 1 0 0
2012 OAK P 24 15 7 13 1 1
2013 HOU P 42 0 2 8 0 0
2013 TEX P 4 3 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 OAK AL $550,000
2005 SEA AL $316,000
Total Career Earnings $866,000