Linc Blakely

Born: 2/12/1912 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 9/28/1976 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-29 | Final Game: 1934-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lincoln Howard Blakely

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Biography

Linc Blakely was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1934. His tenure in the big leagues was marked by his contributions to the teams he played for over 34 games, where he recorded 23 hits and drove in 10 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs, Blakely demonstrated his ability to put the ball in play with a batting average of .225 and added a stolen base to his career totals. Blakely's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to expand its popularity beyond the confines of the Great Depression. While his time in the majors was short, his experiences and contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Blakely's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who navigated the challenges of the game during that time, even if their careers did not reach the heights of some of their contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	102	11	23	1	1	0	10	1	5	14	0.225	0.269	0.255	0.523	-498.7

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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
1934	CIN	NL	34	102	11	23	1	1	0	10	1	5	14	0.225	.278 (-19%)	.340 (-21%)	.392 (-35%)	.733 (-29%)	-498.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	28	0	72	4	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	CIN	OF	28	0	72	4	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	7
Center Field	22