Michael Blazek, baseball player, 2013-2019

Michael Blazek

Born: 3/16/1989 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-22 | Final Game: 2019-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Robert Blazek

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Biography

Michael Blazek, born in 1989, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, becoming known for his strong arm and competitive spirit on the mound. Blazek finished his career with a win-loss record of 8-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5, showcasing his ability to handle the pressures of big league baseball. He recorded a total of 104 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters, although he did not register any saves during his tenure. Blazek's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Despite the evolving nature of the game, he carved out a respectable niche as a reliable option in the bullpen and as a spot starter. Though he may not be remembered as a superstar, Blazek's contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication that defined many players of his generation. After his final appearance on July 30, 2019, he left behind a legacy of perseverance and a love for the game that continues to inspire aspiring pitchers today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 6 113 1 0 0 0 128.0 126 64 20 64 104 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
2013 STL NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 10.3 10 8 10 10 6.97 3.87 (-80%) -
2013 MIL NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 3 3 4 3.86 — 0.0
2015 MIL NL 5 3 45 0 0 0 0 55.7 40 15 18 47 2.43 3.96 (+39%) 1114.8
2016 MIL NL 3 1 41 0 0 0 0 41.3 52 26 27 36 5.66 4.19 (-35%) -1585.3
2017 MIL NL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 8.7 12 8 1 7 8.31 — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 6 4 5 0 7.20 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 6 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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
2013 STL NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIL NL 45 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIL NL 42 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIL NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 113 1 7 13 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 SLN P 11 0 1 0 0 0
2013 MIL P 7 0 0 0 0 0
2015 MIL P 45 0 5 9 1 0
2016 MIL P 41 0 1 3 1 1
2017 MIL P 5 1 0 1 0 0
2019 WAS P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 113

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $514,200
2015 MIL NL $508,500
Total Career Earnings $1,022,700