Hank Blalock

Born: 11/21/1980 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-01 | Final Game: 2010-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Hank Joe Blalock

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Biography

Hank Blalock was an accomplished professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 2002 to 2010. Born in 1980, Blalock emerged as a formidable presence in Major League Baseball, primarily known for his role as a position player. He played in a total of 936 games, amassing 959 hits, 153 home runs, and 542 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .269. His offensive prowess was complemented by his ability to steal bases, recording 14 throughout his career. Blalock's performance on the field earned him two selections as an All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. He was particularly noted for his power-hitting capabilities, which made him a key player for the Texas Rangers during the mid-2000s. As part of a generation of players navigating the transition from the early 2000s into a more analytics-driven approach to the game, Blalock's contributions resonate in the history of the Rangers and the broader narrative of baseball during a time marked by evolving strategies and player development. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his impact on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
936	3567	507	959	198	17	153	542	14	313	720	0.269	0.329	0.463	0.791	2880.6

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .463 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.791 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — +5.2% 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
2002	TEX	AL	49	147	16	31	8	0	3	17	0	20	43	0.211	.261 (-19%)	.331 (-8%)	.416 (-22%)	.747 (-15%)	-393.1
2003	TEX	AL	143	567	89	170	33	3	29	90	2	44	97	0.300	.264 (+13%)	.332 (+5%)	.422 (+24%)	.754 (+16%)	1712.8
2004	TEX	AL	159	624	107	172	38	3	32	110	2	75	149	0.276	.266 (+4%)	.335 (+6%)	.427 (+17%)	.762 (+12%)	1594.1
2005	TEX	AL	161	647	80	170	34	0	25	92	1	51	132	0.263	.264 (-1%)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (+3%)	.749 (avg)	-70.4
2006	TEX	AL	152	591	76	157	26	3	16	89	1	51	98	0.266	.269 (-1%)	.336 (-3%)	.431 (-7%)	.768 (-6%)	-675.4
2007	TEX	AL	58	208	32	61	16	3	10	33	4	21	38	0.293	.268 (+9%)	.335 (+7%)	.422 (+29%)	.758 (+19%)	664.4
2008	TEX	AL	65	258	37	74	19	1	12	38	1	19	40	0.287	.263 (+9%)	.333 (+2%)	.416 (+22%)	.749 (+13%)	541.7
2009	TEX	AL	123	462	62	108	21	4	25	66	2	26	108	0.234	.262 (-11%)	.332 (-17%)	.417 (+10%)	.750 (-2%)	-415.4
2010	TBR	AL	26	63	8	16	3	0	1	7	1	6	15	0.254	.257 (-1%)	.325 (-2%)	.402 (-13%)	.728 (-8%)	-78.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	101	101	803	39	7	89
2B	4	1	2	7	1	1
3B	699	675	452	1259	72	130
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	TEX	3B	46	42	28	72	6	7
2003	TEX	2B	4	1	2	7	1	1
2003	TEX	3B	141	131	110	238	15	32
2004	TEX	3B	159	154	103	279	17	33
2005	TEX	3B	158	156	96	304	11	23
2006	TEX	3B	122	120	72	237	12	20
2007	TEX	3B	39	39	18	69	6	9
2008	TEX	1B	34	34	262	13	1	24
2008	TEX	3B	31	31	24	54	4	6
2009	TEX	1B	66	66	535	26	6	64
2009	TEX	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
2010	TBA	1B	1	1	6	0	0	1
2010	TBA	3B	2	1	1	3	1	0
2010	TBA	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	101
Second Base	4
Third Base	699
Right Field	2
Designated Hitter	113

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2008	Player of the Week	Week of 2008-09-27

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2009	TEX	AL	$6,200,000
2008	TEX	AL	$6,000,000
2007	TEX	AL	$4,800,000
2006	TEX	AL	$3,050,000
2005	TEX	AL	$850,000
2004	TEX	AL	$550,000
2003	TEX	AL	$302,500
2002	TEX	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$21,952,500