Henry Blackmon

Born: 9/19/1891 in Hillsboro, TX, USA

Died: 8/8/1924 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Henry Blackmon, born in 1891, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field. With a career spanning over multiple seasons, he has played in 226 games, showcasing a strong offensive presence with 232 hits and a commendable batting average of .272. His ability to drive in runs is evident with 119 RBIs, and he has also demonstrated power with 14 home runs. Blackmon's speed on the bases is highlighted by his 11 stolen bases, making him a well-rounded player who poses a threat both at the plate and on the base paths. As a player in the current era, Blackmon continues to leave his mark in the game, adapting to the evolving landscape of baseball. His combination of hitting ability, speed, and versatility contributes significantly to his team's success. With a career still in progress, he remains a key figure in the league, embodying the spirit of the modern game while also drawing on the rich history of baseball that precedes him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
226	852	122	232	29	12	14	119	11	61	7	0.272	0.325	0.384	0.708	-663.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — near 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
1920	ABC	NNL	36	120	11	28	4	1	0	13	1	10	0	0.233	.271 (-14%)	.331 (-10%)	.363 (-22%)	.694 (-16%)	-311.7
1922	ABC	NNL	88	330	39	81	10	5	3	40	4	26	3	0.245	.285 (-14%)	.345 (-12%)	.397 (-16%)	.743 (-14%)	-909.6
1923	ABC	NNL	64	250	54	74	7	5	7	43	3	17	0	0.296	.282 (+5%)	.344 (avg)	.390 (+15%)	.734 (+8%)	297.5
1924	ABC	NNL	1	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	BBS	ECL	37	148	17	47	7	1	4	23	3	8	4	0.318	.283 (+12%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (+18%)	.734 (+11%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	6	69	8	0	4
3B	214	214	275	428	43	21
C	1	1	3	2	0	1
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	6	4	7	17	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	ABC	3B	36	36	38	80	13	2
1920	ABC	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1922	ABC	3B	83	83	80	182	9	7
1922	ABC	C	1	1	3	2	0	1
1922	ABC	SS	5	4	7	16	1	0
1923	ABC	1B	6	6	69	8	0	4
1923	ABC	3B	57	57	93	105	11	11
1923	ABC	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1924	ABC	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
1924	BBS	3B	37	37	64	58	10	1