Matt Blank

Born: 4/5/1976 in Texarkana, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-03 | Final Game: 2001-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Clarence Matthew Blank

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Biography

Matt Blank, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2001. He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 3, 2000, and played until June 21, 2001. Throughout his tenure in the big leagues, Blank compiled a record of 2-3 with a 5.15 earned run average (ERA) over the course of his appearances. He recorded a total of 15 strikeouts but did not secure any saves during his time on the mound. Blank's playing style was characterized by his determination and competitive spirit, traits that earned him opportunities in a league where pitching depth was crucial. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his era, Blank contributed to his teams during the early 2000s, a time marked by significant offensive production in Major League Baseball. His journey through the sport reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers striving to make their mark in the game. After his retirement, Blank's legacy continued to resonate as an example of perseverance in the highly competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	18	4	0	0	0	36.7	35	21	6	18	15	5.15	0

Career ERA 5.15 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
2000	WSN	NL	0	1	13	0	0	0	0	14.0	12	8	5	4	5.14	4.77 (-8%)	-
2001	WSN	NL	2	2	5	4	0	0	0	22.7	23	13	13	11	5.16	4.42 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	9	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.444	0.444	0.556	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .444 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +66.3% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +31.3% above league average.

Career SLG .556 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +28.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — +29.8% 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
2000	WSN	NL	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	WSN	NL	5	8	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	4	2	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	MON	P	13	0	1	1	0	0
2001	MON	P	5	4	1	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	MON	NL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$200,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Texas A&M University	College Station	TX	1996, 1997