Garnett Blair

Born: 7/31/1921 in East Carnegie, PA, USA

Died: 1/12/1996 in Richmond, VA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Garnett Ernest Blair

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Biography

Garnett Blair, born in 1921, is an active pitcher known for his impressive performance on the mound. With a career record of 10-4 and an outstanding earned run average (ERA) of 1.66, Blair has established himself as a formidable presence in the league. His ability to strike out batters is notable, as he has tallied 59 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his skill in overpowering opposing hitters. While he has not recorded any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher are significant, reflecting his role in shaping games and leading his team to victories. Blair plays during a competitive era of baseball, where pitching talent is crucial for team success. His consistent performances and low ERA highlight his effectiveness and reliability on the mound. As he continues his career, Blair remains an influential figure in the sport, demonstrating the art of pitching and the importance of precision and strategy in each appearance. His ongoing contributions to the game resonate with fans and aspiring players alike, making him a noteworthy figure in contemporary baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 4 20 17 8 3 0 130.3 105 24 0 40 59 1.66 0

Career ERA 1.66 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 55.2% better 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
1942 HG NN2 3 1 7 5 2 1 0 43.0 42 9 13 19 1.88 3.57 (+47%) 974.9
1944 HG NN2 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 7.0 4 0 2 5 0.00 — 0.0
1945 HG NN2 5 1 6 5 4 1 0 47.0 34 5 11 23 0.96 3.67 (+74%) 1379.8
1946 HG NN2 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 13.0 14 6 5 6 4.15 3.59 (-16%) 252.2
1948 HG NN2 1 1 3 3 1 0 0 20.3 11 4 9 6 1.77 4.10 (+57%) 302.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 46 4 12 0 1 0 3 0 4 3 0.261 0.320 0.304 0.624 0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1942 HG NN2 7 17 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1944 HG NN2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 HG NN2 6 18 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1946 HG NN2 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1948 HG NN2 3 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC HG 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 6.3 7 0 5 4 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 NLC HG 1 0 1 1 0 6.3 7 0 5 4 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 20 17 5 49 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 HG P 7 5 2 18 1 0
1944 HG P 1 1 0 2 0 0
1945 HG P 6 5 2 14 0 3
1946 HG P 3 3 0 6 0 1
1948 HG P 3 3 1 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 20