Al Blanche

Born: 9/21/1909 in Somerville, MA, USA

Died: 4/2/1997 in Melrose, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-08-23 | Final Game: 1936-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Prosper Albert Blanche

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Biography

Al Blanche, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from August 23, 1935, to June 19, 1936. Primarily a position player, Blanche saw action in a total of 17 games during his time in the league. His performance included 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.2, with no home runs or RBIs to his name. Despite the limited statistical output, Blanche's presence in the game came during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing shifts in player talent and team dynamics leading into the late 1930s. Though his playing career was short-lived, Blanche's involvement in Major League Baseball during this era reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the game, even if they did not achieve long-term statistical success. The mid-1930s were marked by a competitive league that featured many legendary figures, which made it challenging for lesser-known players like Blanche to leave a significant mark. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness in the sport during a time when baseball was still solidifying its status as America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	17	0	0	0	1	33.3	34	14	1	13	8	3.78	0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
1935	BSN	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	17.3	14	3	5	4	1.56	4.35 (+64%)	327.5
1936	BSN	NL	0	1	11	0	0	0	1	16.0	20	11	8	4	6.19	4.59 (-35%)	-309.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 46.5% 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
1935	BSN	NL	6	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	BSN	NL	11	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	3	11	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	BSN	P	6	0	0	4	0	0
1936	BSN	P	11	0	3	7	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Providence College	Providence	RI	1931, 1932, 1933, 1934