Homer Blankenship, baseball player, 1922-1928

Homer Blankenship

Born: 8/4/1902 in Bonham, TX, USA

Died: 6/21/1974 in Longview, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-06 | Final Game: 1928-09-27

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

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Biography

Homer Blankenship was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1928. Born in 1902, Blankenship's career unfolded during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensively driven game. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of competing at the highest level. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.22, and he notched a total of 10 strikeouts along with 1 save, reflecting his ability to contribute in critical situations. Blankenship's playing style was representative of the pitchers of his time, who often relied on a combination of skill and tenacity to handle the evolving offensive strategies of the 1920s. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most recognized figures in baseball history, his participation in the game during a pivotal era contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's development. After hanging up his cleats in 1928, Blankenship's legacy remained as part of the early 20th-century baseball narrative, reminding fans and historians alike of the diverse array of talents that have graced the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 13 2 1 0 1 39.7 57 23 2 15 10 5.22 0

Career ERA 5.22 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1922 CHW AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 13.0 21 7 5 3 4.85 4.18 (-16%) -
1923 CHW AL 1 1 4 0 0 0 1 5.0 9 2 1 1 3.60 — -
1928 PIT NL 0 2 5 2 1 0 0 21.7 27 14 9 6 5.82 4.13 (-41%) -137.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 12 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.250 0.250 0.333 0.583 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1922 CHW AL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1928 PIT NL 5 8 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 0 2 12 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 CHA P 4 0 1 2 0 0
1923 CHA P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1928 PIT P 5 0 1 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13