Wade Blasingame, baseball player, 1963-1972

Wade Blasingame

Born: 11/22/1943 in Deming, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-17 | Final Game: 1972-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Wade Allen Blasingame

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Biography

Wade Blasingame was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1972. Born in 1943, Blasingame made his debut during an era marked by a dynamic transition in the game, where pitching was increasingly vital to team success. Over his career, he compiled a record of 46-51, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of competing in an evolving league. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.52, reflecting the competitive nature of the offenses he faced during his tenure. Blasingame recorded a total of 512 strikeouts and contributed 5 saves, highlighting his ability to dominate batters at crucial moments. His playing style was characterized by a combination of finesse and determination, traits that enabled him to carve out a respectable career in the majors. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams and the game during the 1960s and early 1970s remain a significant part of baseball history. After retiring in 1972, Blasingame left behind a legacy of perseverance and skill, emblematic of many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 51 222 128 16 2 5 863.7 891 434 75 372 512 4.52 0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 30.5% 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
1963 ATL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 4 2 6 12.00 — -
1964 ATL NL 9 5 28 13 3 1 2 116.7 113 55 51 70 4.24 3.58 (-19%) -
1965 ATL NL 16 10 38 36 10 1 1 224.7 200 94 116 117 3.77 3.50 (-8%) -
1966 ATL NL 3 7 16 12 0 0 0 67.7 71 40 25 34 5.32 3.52 (-51%) -320.3
1967 ATL NL 1 0 10 4 0 0 0 25.3 27 13 21 20 4.62 3.30 (-40%) -493.4
1967 HOU NL 4 7 15 14 0 0 0 77.0 91 51 27 46 5.96 3.30 (-80%) -1349.5
1968 HOU NL 1 2 22 2 0 0 1 36.0 45 19 10 22 4.75 2.98 (-59%) -88.4
1969 HOU NL 0 5 26 5 0 0 1 52.0 66 31 33 33 5.37 3.61 (-48%) -848.5
1970 HOU NL 3 3 13 13 1 0 0 77.7 76 30 23 55 3.48 3.89 (+11%) 2029.1
1971 HOU NL 9 11 30 28 2 0 0 158.3 177 81 45 93 4.60 3.47 (-33%) 777.4
1972 HOU NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 8.3 4 8 8 9 8.64 — 0.0
1972 NYY AL 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 17.0 14 8 11 7 4.24 3.26 (-30%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
227 265 18 44 12 0 3 20 0 30 94 0.166 0.253 0.245 0.498 -458.6

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1963 ATL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1964 ATL NL 29 40 5 7 2 0 1 3 0 6 13 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1965 ATL NL 38 81 5 15 5 0 1 3 0 1 25 0.185 .245 (-25%) .310 (-34%) .371 (-24%) .682 (-28%) -392.2
1966 ATL NL 18 23 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1967 ATL NL 10 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1967 HOU NL 16 22 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 10 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1968 HOU NL 22 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 HOU NL 27 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 HOU NL 13 24 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 10 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1971 HOU NL 30 49 5 10 3 0 1 9 0 7 18 0.204 — — — — -66.5
1972 HOU NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1972 NYY AL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 222 128 60 160 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 ML1 P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1964 ML1 P 28 13 5 23 0 2
1965 ML1 P 38 36 21 41 0 3
1966 ATL P 16 12 4 10 1 1
1967 ATL P 10 4 1 6 0 0
1967 HOU P 15 14 7 10 0 0
1968 HOU P 22 2 1 10 0 1
1969 HOU P 26 5 5 9 3 0
1970 HOU P 13 13 2 15 1 0
1971 HOU P 30 28 8 29 1 1
1972 HOU P 10 0 0 1 0 0
1972 NYA P 12 1 6 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 222