Fred Blanding

Born: 2/8/1888 in Redlands, CA, USA

Died: 7/17/1950 in Salem, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-15 | Final Game: 1914-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frederick James Blanding

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Biography

Fred Blanding was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914. Born in 1888, Blanding made his mark during a transitional period in the sport characterized by the rise of more strategic play and the gradual phasing out of the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 45 wins and 46 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.13, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Blanding was known for his durability and competitiveness on the mound, striking out a total of 278 batters throughout his career. He also recorded 4 saves, reflecting his capability to close out tight games. Though his win-loss record was nearly even, Blanding's contributions were significant in an era where pitchers often pitched deep into games, and his performances helped shape the dynamics of the teams he played for. His legacy resides in his role as a reliable pitcher during the early years of modern baseball, paving the way for future generations of hurlers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
45	46	144	86	57	5	4	814.3	859	283	15	277	278	3.13	0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — near 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
1910	CLE	AL	2	2	6	5	4	1	0	45.3	43	14	12	25	2.78	2.79 (avg)	550.6
1911	CLE	AL	7	11	29	16	11	0	2	176.0	190	72	60	80	3.68	3.37 (-9%)	-58.8
1912	CLE	AL	18	14	39	31	23	1	1	262.0	259	85	79	75	2.92	3.36 (+13%)	-490.7
1913	CLE	AL	15	10	41	22	14	3	0	215.0	234	61	72	63	2.55	3.07 (+17%)	-1885.6
1914	CLE	AL	3	9	29	12	5	0	1	116.0	133	51	54	35	3.96	2.93 (-35%)	-1051.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
146	301	28	65	6	3	1	24	4	14	58	0.216	0.258	0.266	0.524	-609.7

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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
1910	CLE	AL	6	18	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CLE	AL	30	65	8	17	1	0	0	5	2	4	12	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.336 (-9%)	.356 (-22%)	.693 (-16%)	-167.3
1912	CLE	AL	39	93	13	21	2	0	1	9	0	5	21	0.226	.268 (-16%)	.335 (-17%)	.358 (-22%)	.694 (-19%)	-296.8
1913	CLE	AL	41	86	4	21	2	2	0	8	2	5	12	0.244	.259 (-6%)	.325 (-10%)	.345 (-9%)	.670 (-9%)	-145.6
1914	CLE	AL	30	39	2	4	0	1	0	1	0	0	10	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0