Cy Blanton

Born: 7/6/1908 in Waurika, OK, USA

Died: 9/13/1945 in Norman, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-23 | Final Game: 1942-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Darrell Elijah Blanton

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Biography

Cy Blanton was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Born in 1908, Blanton's career spanned from 1934 until his retirement in 1942. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a record of 68 wins and 71 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55. He struck out a total of 611 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Blanton was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status as one of the more prominent pitchers of his era. His playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and a solid command of his pitches, allowing him to navigate the challenges of a league that was becoming increasingly competitive. As a player active during the pre-war years, Blanton's contributions to the game were part of a transitional period that saw the rise of more sophisticated pitching techniques and strategies, setting the stage for future generations of players. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers in an era defined by both talent and resilience.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
68	71	202	167	75	14	4	1218.3	1243	481	64	337	611	3.55	0

Career ERA 3.55 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 15.6% better 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
1934	PIT	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	8.0	5	3	4	5	3.38	—	0.0
1935	PIT	NL	18	13	35	31	23	4	1	254.3	220	73	55	142	2.58	4.35 (+41%)	9712.2
1936	PIT	NL	13	15	44	32	15	4	3	235.7	235	92	55	127	3.51	4.59 (+23%)	6638.8
1937	PIT	NL	14	12	36	34	14	4	0	242.7	250	89	76	143	3.30	4.34 (+24%)	3937.6
1938	PIT	NL	11	7	29	25	10	1	0	172.7	190	71	46	80	3.70	4.35 (+15%)	1650.4
1939	PIT	NL	2	3	10	6	1	0	0	42.0	45	20	10	11	4.29	4.28 (avg)	-225.7
1940	PHI	NL	4	3	13	10	5	0	0	77.0	82	37	21	24	4.32	4.21 (-3%)	-402.5
1941	PHI	NL	6	13	28	25	7	1	0	163.7	186	82	57	64	4.51	3.94 (-15%)	-254.2
1942	PHI	NL	0	4	6	3	0	0	0	22.3	30	14	13	15	5.64	3.57 (-58%)	-724.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	428	22	66	4	0	0	26	0	23	98	0.154	0.197	0.164	0.361	-3384.8

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OBP .197 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	PIT	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	PIT	NL	35	97	3	13	1	6	4	19	0.134	.279 (-52%)	.342 (-51%)	.399 (-64%)	.742 (-58%)	-979.5
1936	PIT	NL	44	84	6	13	2	5	3	17	0.155	.283 (-46%)	.349 (-47%)	.404 (-56%)	.753 (-52%)	-790.8
1937	PIT	NL	36	85	4	14	0	3	9	20	0.165	.276 (-40%)	.342 (-29%)	.398 (-59%)	.740 (-45%)	-644.5
1938	PIT	NL	29	64	4	13	0	7	1	17	0.203	.272 (-26%)	.341 (-37%)	.392 (-48%)	.734 (-43%)	-469.2
1939	PIT	NL	10	14	2	4	1	3	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	PHI	NL	13	24	3	2	0	0	2	6	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	PHI	NL	28	51	0	6	0	2	3	15	0.118	.262 (-55%)	.332 (-50%)	.373 (-68%)	.705 (-60%)	-500.8
1942	PHI	NL	6	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0