Ted Blankenship

Born: 5/10/1901 in Bonham, TX, USA

Died: 1/14/1945 in Atoka, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-02 | Final Game: 1930-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Theodore Blankenship

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Biography

Ted Blankenship was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 until 1930. Born in 1901, he made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period for baseball characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Blankenship's tenure was marked by his competitive spirit on the mound, where he finished with a record of 77 wins and 79 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.29, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced as the game evolved. Over his career, Blankenship recorded 378 strikeouts and notched 4 saves, showcasing his ability to prevent runs and contribute to his team's success. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant during a time when the sport was beginning to embrace a new style of play and increased scoring. Blankenship's legacy lies in his resilience as a pitcher navigating the complexities of the game during the late 1920s, a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
77	79	241	156	73	8	4	1330.7	1462	634	63	489	378	4.29	0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 4.29 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
1922	CHW	AL	8	10	24	15	7	0	1	127.7	124	54	47	42	3.81	4.18 (+9%)	-
1923	CHW	AL	9	14	44	23	9	1	0	204.7	219	99	100	57	4.35	4.03 (-8%)	-
1924	CHW	AL	7	6	25	11	7	0	1	129.3	167	72	38	36	5.01	4.13 (-21%)	-
1925	CHW	AL	17	8	40	23	16	3	1	232.0	218	78	69	81	3.03	4.55 (+34%)	-
1926	CHW	AL	13	10	29	26	15	1	1	209.3	217	84	65	66	3.61	4.11 (+12%)	-
1927	CHW	AL	12	17	37	34	11	3	0	236.7	280	133	74	51	5.06	4.08 (-24%)	-
1928	CHW	AL	9	11	27	22	8	0	0	158.0	186	81	80	36	4.61	4.13 (-12%)	-
1929	CHW	AL	0	2	8	1	0	0	0	18.3	28	18	9	7	8.84	4.60 (-92%)	-
1930	CHW	AL	2	1	7	1	0	0	0	14.7	23	15	7	2	9.20	4.80 (-92%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
242	475	49	93	18	7	9	55	0	21	109	0.196	0.231	0.320	0.551	-1901.4

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1922	CHW	AL	24	41	3	7	1	1	0	3	1	8	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	CHW	AL	44	76	8	16	0	2	3	8	0	13	0.211	.282 (-26%)	.344 (-39%)	.390 (-2%)	.734 (-19%)	-299.6
1924	CHW	AL	25	46	10	15	2	1	1	5	4	6	0.326	—	—	—	—	146.6
1925	CHW	AL	40	88	7	18	2	2	2	15	4	23	0.205	.288 (-29%)	.349 (-32%)	.407 (-16%)	.756 (-23%)	-400.2
1926	CHW	AL	29	76	8	10	4	0	0	2	6	18	0.132	.279 (-53%)	.345 (-44%)	.390 (-53%)	.735 (-48%)	-643.3
1927	CHW	AL	38	80	9	15	5	1	3	14	6	22	0.188	.282 (-34%)	.344 (-29%)	.392 (-1%)	.736 (-14%)	-238.1
1928	CHW	AL	27	59	4	10	4	0	0	7	0	17	0.169	.280 (-40%)	.342 (-51%)	.395 (-40%)	.737 (-45%)	-466.8
1929	CHW	AL	8	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CHW	AL	7	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0