Gregor Blanco

Born: 12/24/1983 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2008-03-30 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Gregor Miguel Blanco

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Biography

Gregor Blanco was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2018. Known for his exceptional speed and defensive skills, Blanco played primarily as an outfielder throughout his career. He appeared in 1,060 games, amassing 746 hits and recording a batting average of .255. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game, as he successfully swiped 122 bases over his career. Blanco contributed 26 home runs and 235 RBIs, showcasing a well-rounded offensive skill set. Blanco's career unfolded during an era characterized by a focus on speed and athleticism, often referred to as the post-steroid era, where players were encouraged to excel in base running and defensive capabilities. He was particularly celebrated for his defensive prowess, earning accolades for his ability to track down balls in the outfield and make pivotal plays. Blanco's contributions were instrumental to the teams he played for, including key roles on playoff-bound squads, adding depth and versatility to their rosters. His journey through the majors not only highlighted his personal achievements but also underscored the importance of dependable role players in the success of competitive teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1060	2929	394	746	118	39	26	235	122	363	661	0.255	0.338	0.348	0.687	-1932.8

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
2008	ATL	NL	144	430	52	108	14	4	1	38	13	74	99	0.251	.263 (-5%)	.333 (+10%)	.416 (-26%)	.749 (-10%)	-534.0
2009	ATL	NL	24	43	5	8	0	1	0	1	2	4	9	0.186	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	ATL	NL	36	58	9	18	1	1	0	3	1	8	15	0.310	.257 (+21%)	.325 (+21%)	.402 (-10%)	.728 (+4%)	73.0
2010	KCR	AL	49	179	22	49	8	3	1	11	10	21	35	0.274	.257 (+6%)	.325 (+7%)	.402 (-8%)	.728 (-2%)	73.0
2012	SFG	NL	141	393	56	96	14	5	5	34	26	51	104	0.244	.254 (-4%)	.318 (+4%)	.405 (-15%)	.724 (-7%)	-385.6
2013	SFG	NL	141	452	50	120	17	6	3	41	14	52	95	0.265	.253 (+5%)	.317 (+7%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-3%)	-172.5
2014	SFG	NL	146	393	51	102	18	6	5	38	16	41	77	0.260	.251 (+3%)	.313 (+6%)	.386 (-3%)	.700 (+1%)	154.0
2015	SFG	NL	115	327	59	95	19	3	5	26	13	40	59	0.291	.254 (+14%)	.316 (+16%)	.404 (+2%)	.721 (+8%)	632.2
2016	SFG	NL	106	241	28	54	10	4	1	18	6	29	51	0.224	.255 (-12%)	.321 (-4%)	.417 (-25%)	.738 (-16%)	-707.4
2017	AZ	NL	90	224	43	55	10	3	3	13	15	31	59	0.246	.254 (-4%)	.324 (+4%)	.425 (-16%)	.750 (-7%)	-250.4
2018	SFG	NL	68	189	19	41	7	3	2	12	6	12	58	0.217	.247 (-13%)	.318 (-18%)	.409 (-22%)	.727 (-20%)	-724.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
40	134	21	24	4	2	2	11	18	26	0.179

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2017	NLDS1	ARI	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000
2016	NLDS1	SFN	4	8	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0.125
2014	NLCS	SFN	5	22	3	5	1	0	0	2	1	3	0.227
2014	NLDS1	SFN	4	18	0	2	0	0	0	1	2	1	0.111
2014	NLWC	SFN	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000
2014	WS	SFN	7	28	6	4	0	0	1	2	6	4	0.143
2012	NLCS	SFN	7	22	6	4	1	1	0	2	6	3	0.182
2012	NLDS2	SFN	5	14	3	4	1	0	1	2	1	5	0.286
2012	WS	SFN	4	15	1	4	0	1	0	1	0	6	0.267

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	915	701	1500	30	17	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	ATL	OF	137	113	222	7	2	0
2009	ATL	OF	14	8	21	1	1	0
2010	ATL	OF	33	16	42	1	1	1
2010	KCA	OF	44	44	99	3	0	1
2012	SFN	OF	125	89	181	3	2	0
2013	SFN	OF	136	113	232	6	0	1
2014	SFN	OF	127	92	219	6	1	0
2015	SFN	OF	93	78	183	1	3	0
2016	SFN	OF	75	56	111	2	1	0
2017	ARI	OF	72	52	97	0	3	0
2018	SFN	OF	59	40	93	0	3	0