Alex Blandino, baseball player, 2018-2021

Alex Blandino

Born: 11/6/1992 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-04-10 | Final Game: 2021-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alessandre Blandino

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Biography

Alex Blandino, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2018 to 2021. Primarily a position player, Blandino made his mark as a versatile infielder during his time with the Cincinnati Reds. He appeared in 135 games over the course of his career, contributing 53 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 16 runs. His batting average stood at .226, with a lone stolen base to his name, highlighting his speed on the bases, albeit sparingly utilized. Blandino's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, as teams increasingly valued versatility and on-base skills in their players. Although his numbers may not reflect overwhelming success, his presence on the field showcased the depth and competitive spirit that teams often seek in their rosters. His journey through the majors illustrated the challenges faced by players striving to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4.7 5 4 1 4 3 7.71 0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 83.4% worse 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
2018 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
2021 CIN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.7 4 4 4 1 9.82 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 234 29 53 9 0 2 16 1 31 83 0.226 0.339 0.291 0.630 -433.6

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .291 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
2018 CIN NL 69 128 14 30 4 0 1 8 0 13 41 0.234 .247 (-5%) .318 (+2%) .409 (-29%) .727 (-16%) -292.4
2019 CIN NL 23 36 6 9 1 0 1 3 0 10 14 0.250 — — — — 70.9
2021 CIN NL 43 70 9 14 4 0 0 5 1 8 28 0.200 .243 (-18%) .317 (avg) .410 (-37%) .727 (-21%) -212.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 9 83 8 0 8
2B 36 16 33 45 2 16
3B 28 14 12 30 2 7
OF 5 0 1 0 0 0
P 5 0 0 0 0 0
SS 12 6 12 20 2 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 CIN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
2018 CIN 2B 21 10 22 27 1 12
2018 CIN 3B 15 10 7 16 2 4
2018 CIN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2018 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 CIN SS 11 6 12 20 2 8
2019 CIN 1B 3 1 10 1 0 0
2019 CIN 2B 10 5 10 15 1 4
2019 CIN 3B 4 2 3 2 0 1
2021 CIN 1B 17 8 70 7 0 8
2021 CIN 2B 5 1 1 3 0 0
2021 CIN 3B 9 2 2 12 0 2
2021 CIN OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2021 CIN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CIN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
First Base 21
Second Base 36
Third Base 28
Shortstop 12
Left Field 4
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1