Blaine Durbin

Born: 9/10/1886 in Lamar, MO, USA

Died: 9/11/1943 in Kirkwood, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-24 | Final Game: 1909-06-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Blaine Alphonsus Durbin

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Biography

Blaine Durbin was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport. His career spanned from 1907 to June 30, 1909, during which he appeared in 32 games as a position player. Durbin showcased his skills with a batting average of .275, accumulating a total of 14 hits over his brief career. Although he did not hit any home runs or record any RBIs, his performance reflected the evolving nature of the game, where contact hitting was gaining prominence. Durbin's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by the emergence of more dynamic playing styles and a shift away from the deadball era's emphasis on strategy and small ball. While his statistical contributions may appear modest, his presence on the field during a formative time for baseball highlights the dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Despite a short career, Blaine Durbin remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 5 1 1 0 1 16.7 14 10 0 10 5 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 116.1% 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
1907 CHC NL 0 1 5 1 1 0 1 16.7 14 10 10 5 5.40 2.50 (-116%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 51 6 14 1 0 0 0 0 4 8 0.275 0.339 0.294 0.633 0.0

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.612 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
1907 CHC NL 11 18 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1908 CHC NL 14 28 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1909 CIN NL 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1909 PIT NL 1 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
OF 16 11 18 2 0 0
P 5 1 1 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 CHN OF 5 3 3 2 0 0
1907 CHN P 5 1 1 5 0 0
1908 CHN OF 11 8 15 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
Left Field 1
Center Field 11
Right Field 4