Terry Blocker, baseball player, 1985-1989

Terry Blocker

Born: 8/18/1959 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-11 | Final Game: 1989-06-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Terry Fennell Blocker

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Biography

Terry Blocker was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, Blocker's career spanned a total of 110 games during which he recorded 50 hits, 2 home runs, and 11 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .205. Known for his versatility on the field and his speed, he also contributed with 2 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Blocker played in an era that was marked by the increasing visibility of baseball as America's pastime, transitioning into a phase where power hitters began to dominate the game. Despite his limited offensive output, Blocker remained a valuable teammate, known for his work ethic and dedication to the sport. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the game’s elite, his journey through professional baseball illustrates the challenges and opportunities faced by players during the mid to late 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 244 15 50 5 2 2 11 2 12 27 0.205 0.242 0.266 0.509 -813.7

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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
1985 NYN NL 18 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1988 ATL NL 66 198 13 42 4 2 2 10 1 10 20 0.212 .254 (-17%) .317 (-21%) .377 (-25%) .695 (-23%) -813.7
1989 ATL NL 26 31 1 7 1 0 0 1 1 1 5 0.226 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1989 ATL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 2 0 0.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 74 63 175 1 1 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 NYN OF 5 3 4 0 0 0
1988 ATL OF 61 59 164 1 1 0
1989 ATL OF 8 1 7 0 0 0
1989 ATL P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 64
Right Field 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 ATL NL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $70,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tennessee State University Nashville TN 1979, 1980, 1981