Rick Bladt, baseball player, 1969-1975

Rick Bladt

Born: 12/9/1946 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-15 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Richard Alan Bladt

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Biography

Rick Bladt, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1975. Primarily known as a position player, Bladt made his mark during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 62 games, recording a total of 28 hits, including one home run, and driving in 12 runs. His batting average stood at .215, and he showcased his speed on the bases with six stolen bases. Bladt's career, albeit brief, highlighted the challenges faced by players during a time when the competition for roster spots was intense. He played for teams that were navigating the evolving dynamics of the sport in the 1970s, a decade marked by significant changes in player development and the increasing importance of power hitting. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his dedication and perseverance in the face of adversity resonated with fans and teammates alike, securing his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 130 14 28 3 1 1 12 6 11 13 0.215 0.280 0.277 0.557 -332.8

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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
1969 CHC NL 10 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1975 NYY AL 52 117 13 26 3 1 1 11 6 11 8 0.222 .257 (-14%) .327 (-11%) .374 (-22%) .701 (-17%) -332.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 58 37 115 5 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CHN OF 7 4 12 1 0 0
1975 NYA OF 51 33 103 4 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 56
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Foothill College Los Altos Hills CA 1965, 1966