Gary Blaylock

Born: 10/11/1931 in Clarkton, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-10 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Gary Nelson Blaylock

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Biography

Gary Blaylock was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned the 1959 season. Blaylock made his debut on April 10, 1959, and played until September 27 of the same year. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-6, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.8. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Blaylock struck out a total of 81 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves during his career. Competing in a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a transition towards more powerful offensive play, Blaylock's contributions on the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era. His performance, though not extensive, highlighted the competitive nature of the game during the late 1950s, an era characterized by a blend of emerging talent and the dominance of established stars. Despite his limited time in the spotlight, Blaylock remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in the game during a pivotal period of its evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	6	41	13	3	0	0	125.7	147	67	14	58	81	4.80	0

Career ERA 4.80 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1959	STL	NL	4	5	26	12	3	0	0	100.0	117	57	43	61	5.13	3.90 (-31%)	-
1959	NYY	AL	0	1	15	1	0	0	0	25.7	30	10	15	20	3.51	3.90 (+10%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	36	5	5	1	0	2	5	0	0	18	0.139	0.139	0.333	0.472	0.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1959	STL	NL	31	34	4	4	0	0	2	4	0	0	17	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	NYY	AL	15	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	41	13	13	18	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	SLN	P	26	12	11	16	2	1
1959	NYA	P	15	1	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	41