Blaine Hardy, baseball player, 2014-2021

Blaine Hardy

Born: 3/14/1987 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-06-16 | Final Game: 2021-08-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Blaine Patrick Hardy

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Biography

Blaine Hardy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2014 to 2021. Born in 1987, Hardy made his mark primarily with the Detroit Tigers, where he showcased his skills as a reliable left-handed pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78. Hardy was known for his effective pitching style, striking out a total of 230 batters and securing one save, reflecting his versatility as a pitcher capable of both starting and relieving duties. Hardy's career unfolded during a time when MLB was witnessing a shift toward more specialized roles for pitchers, as teams increasingly relied on bullpens to secure victories. His contributions to the Tigers during this era were significant, particularly in high-pressure situations, where he often utilized his left-handed advantage against opposing hitters. Hardy's ability to adapt and perform effectively under various circumstances solidified his reputation as a dependable member of the pitching staff. Retiring in 2021, Hardy left behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball during his time in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 11 234 13 0 0 1 290.7 286 122 32 103 230 3.78 0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
2014 DET AL 2 1 38 0 0 0 0 39.0 34 11 20 31 2.54 3.74 (+32%) 245.1
2015 DET AL 5 3 70 0 0 0 0 61.3 61 21 22 55 3.08 3.96 (+22%) 1665.2
2016 DET AL 1 0 21 0 0 0 0 25.7 25 10 12 20 3.51 4.19 (+16%) 120.1
2017 DET AL 1 0 35 0 0 0 0 33.3 46 22 13 28 5.94 4.36 (-36%) -855.5
2018 DET AL 4 5 30 13 0 0 1 86.0 79 34 22 66 3.56 4.15 (+14%) 381.3
2019 DET AL 1 1 39 0 0 0 0 44.3 38 22 13 29 4.47 4.51 (+1%) -1356.4
2021 MIL NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 1 1 18.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
234 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2014 DET AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 70 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 DET AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 DET AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 DET AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 DET AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIL 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
P 234 13 17 38 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 DET P 38 0 5 9 0 0
2015 DET P 70 0 2 7 0 0
2016 DET P 21 0 2 4 0 1
2017 DET P 35 0 1 3 0 0
2018 DET P 30 13 4 9 1 1
2019 DET P 39 0 3 6 0 0
2021 MIL P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 234

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $520,500
Total Career Earnings $520,500