Buddy Blattner

Born: 2/8/1920 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/5/2009 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-18 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Garnett Blattner

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Biography

Buddy Blattner, born in 1920, was a notable position player whose professional baseball career spanned from 1942 to 1949. He played primarily during an era that was transitioning out of World War II, which had a significant impact on the player pool and the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Blattner appeared in 272 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 176 hits, 16 home runs, and 84 RBIs, concluding with a batting average of .247. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 18 stolen bases. While Blattner's statistics may not place him among the most famous players of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for during a challenging period in baseball history reflect the resilience and dedication of athletes who navigated the complexities of the era. His time in the league coincided with a mix of returning veterans and new talent, marking a unique chapter in baseball's narrative. After retiring, Blattner's legacy continued to influence the game, reminding fans of the diverse paths players took in making their mark on America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
272	713	112	176	34	8	16	84	18	102	96	0.247	0.347	0.384	0.731	1100.5

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.703 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
1942	STL	NL	19	23	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	6	0.043	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	126	420	63	107	18	6	11	49	12	56	52	0.255	.256 (-1%)	.328 (+7%)	.358 (+13%)	.687 (+10%)	854.1
1947	NY1	NL	55	153	28	40	9	2	0	13	4	21	19	0.261	.262 (avg)	.336 (+4%)	.376 (-8%)	.712 (-2%)	-34.5
1948	NY1	NL	8	20	3	4	1	0	0	0	2	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	PHI	NL	64	97	15	24	6	0	5	21	0	19	17	0.247	.262 (-6%)	.343 (+8%)	.384 (+21%)	.727 (+15%)	280.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	0	0	0
2B	173	399	466	26	86
3B	23	18	17	2	3
SS	14	11	16	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1942	SLN	2B	3	3	2	0	1
1942	SLN	SS	13	11	16	3	2
1946	NY1	1B	1	1	0	0	0
1946	NY1	2B	114	285	315	15	62
1947	NY1	2B	34	79	100	10	14
1947	NY1	3B	11	7	6	1	1
1948	NY1	2B	7	8	22	0	4
1949	PHI	2B	15	24	27	1	5
1949	PHI	3B	12	11	11	1	2
1949	PHI	SS	1	0	0	0	0