Kyle Blanks

Born: 9/11/1986 in Souderton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-19 | Final Game: 2015-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 265 lbs

Full name: Kyle Nathaniel Blanks

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Biography

Kyle Blanks was an American professional baseball player born in 1986, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2009 to 2015. He made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, where he quickly became known for his imposing size and power-hitting ability. Over the course of his career, Blanks appeared in 278 games, amassing 199 hits, 33 home runs, and 111 runs batted in, while finishing with a batting average of .241. His combination of strength and agility allowed him to contribute not only with his bat but also on the basepaths, where he recorded 6 stolen bases. Blanks played during a time when the league was increasingly focused on power hitters, and he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable option in the Padres' lineup. Despite facing challenges with injuries that limited his playing time, he demonstrated flashes of brilliance, particularly during his early seasons when he showcased his potential as a key offensive contributor. Throughout his career, Kyle Blanks left a mark on the game, and his journey from a promising prospect to a seasoned player remains a testament to his dedication and resilience in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
278	827	110	199	42	2	33	111	6	83	275	0.241	0.322	0.416	0.738	403.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near 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
2009	SDP	NL	54	148	24	37	9	0	10	22	1	18	55	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (+7%)	.417 (+23%)	.750 (+16%)	450.1
2010	SDP	NL	33	102	14	16	6	1	3	15	1	15	46	0.157	.257 (-39%)	.325 (-13%)	.402 (-20%)	.728 (-17%)	-276.4
2011	SDP	NL	55	170	21	39	7	1	7	26	2	16	51	0.229	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-6%)	.399 (+2%)	.719 (-2%)	-77.3
2012	SDP	NL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	SDP	NL	88	280	31	68	14	0	8	35	1	21	85	0.243	.253 (-4%)	.317 (-4%)	.396 (-5%)	.714 (-4%)	-213.5
2014	SDP	NL	5	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	OAK	AL	21	45	9	15	1	0	2	7	0	8	13	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	TEX	AL	18	67	10	21	5	0	3	6	1	4	20	0.313	.254 (+23%)	.316 (+11%)	.404 (+29%)	.721 (+21%)	221.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	93	64	545	42	3	58
OF	172	149	261	9	3	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	SDN	1B	8	4	36	3	0	8
2009	SDN	OF	38	34	55	1	0	0
2010	SDN	1B	4	1	15	1	0	0
2010	SDN	OF	30	28	45	3	0	0
2011	SDN	1B	13	10	67	6	0	6
2011	SDN	OF	37	35	62	3	1	2
2012	SDN	1B	1	1	6	0	0	0
2012	SDN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	SDN	1B	34	21	199	14	2	19
2013	SDN	OF	61	49	94	2	2	2
2014	SDN	1B	3	2	24	4	0	4
2014	SDN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	OAK	1B	17	12	93	8	1	11
2014	OAK	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	TEX	1B	13	13	105	6	0	10
2015	TEX	OF	3	3	5	0	0	0