Kevin Blankenship, baseball player, 1988-1990

Kevin Blankenship

Born: 1/26/1963 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-20 | Final Game: 1990-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kevin DeWayne Blankenship

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Biography

Kevin Blankenship, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990. Making his debut during a competitive era marked by a heightened emphasis on offensive performance, Blankenship was known for his versatility on the mound. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite facing challenging offenses. Over his time in the league, Blankenship struck out a total of 16 batters, demonstrating his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in maintaining the integrity of games during his appearances. Though his career spanned just a few seasons, Blankenship's dedication to the game and performance during a transformative period in baseball history remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 8 5 0 0 0 33.3 31 17 3 16 16 4.59 0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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
1988 ATL NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 10.7 7 4 7 5 3.38 3.73 (+10%) -93.0
1988 CHC NL 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 7 4 1 4 7.20 — -
1989 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.3 4 1 2 2 1.69 — -
1990 CHC NL 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 12.3 13 8 6 5 5.84 3.86 (-51%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988 ATL NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHC NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHC NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 8 5 3 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 ATL P 2 2 1 0 0 0
1988 CHN P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1989 CHN P 2 0 1 0 0 0
1990 CHN P 3 2 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CHN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1982, 1983, 1984