Jabari Blash, baseball player, 2016-2018

Jabari Blash

Born: 7/4/1989 in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 2016-04-04 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jabari Jerell Blash

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Biography

Jabari Blash, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2018. Known for his power-hitting potential, Blash played primarily as an outfielder during his time in the league. He appeared in 123 games, where he recorded 51 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 22 RBIs. Blash showcased his speed on the bases as well, accumulating 4 stolen bases throughout his career. Although Blash's batting average finished at .186, he represented the modern era of baseball that emphasized power and athleticism. His journey through the majors was marked by the challenges of breaking into a competitive league, and he played for teams that were navigating the evolving dynamics of the sport. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, Blash's presence in the game reflected the aspirations of many players who strive to make an impact in the high-stakes environment of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 274 35 51 9 0 8 22 4 44 124 0.186 0.306 0.307 0.612 -390.6

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
2016 SDP NL 38 71 7 12 2 0 3 5 1 11 34 0.169 .255 (-34%) .321 (-7%) .417 (-22%) .738 (-16%) -168.1
2017 SDP NL 61 164 24 35 6 0 5 16 1 28 66 0.213 .254 (-16%) .324 (+3%) .425 (-20%) .750 (-10%) -222.5
2018 LAA AL 24 39 4 4 1 0 0 1 2 5 24 0.103 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 90 73 139 6 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 SDN OF 21 16 43 1 0 0
2017 SDN OF 49 46 75 5 5 1
2018 LAA OF 20 11 21 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 28
Right Field 65
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SDN NL $507,500
Total Career Earnings $507,500