Buddy Blair, baseball player, 1942-1942

Buddy Blair

Born: 9/10/1910 in Columbia, MS, USA

Died: 6/7/1996 in Monroe, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Louis Nathan Blair

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Biography

Buddy Blair was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1942 season. Primarily a position player, Blair's career spanned from April 14, 1942, to September 20, 1942, during a time when the sport was grappling with the effects of World War II, which led to a depletion of player rosters as many athletes enlisted in the military. Despite the challenges of the era, Blair managed to appear in 137 games, showcasing his skills and contributing to his team's efforts. Throughout his brief career, Blair recorded 135 hits, demonstrating a solid batting performance with a .279 batting average. He hit 5 home runs and drove in 66 runs, underscoring his role as a reliable offensive player. Although he only recorded 1 stolen base, his overall contributions were significant during a pivotal time in baseball history. Despite the brevity of his career, Buddy Blair's achievements reflect the competitive spirit of players who competed in the face of national adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 484 48 135 26 8 5 66 1 30 30 0.279 0.325 0.397 0.722 492.3

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +7.2% above 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
1942 PHA AL 137 484 48 135 26 8 5 66 1 30 30 0.279 .253 (+10%) .323 (+1%) .349 (+13%) .672 (+7%) 492.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 126 0 143 234 28 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHA 3B 126 0 143 234 28 21

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 126

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1933, 1934, 1936