Blake Lalli, baseball player, 2012-2016

Blake Lalli

Born: 5/12/1983 in Gibsonia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-18 | Final Game: 2016-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Blake Thomas Lalli

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Biography

Blake Lalli was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016. During his brief career, Lalli appeared in 32 games, primarily as a catcher and corner infielder. He made his MLB debut on May 18, 2012, and concluded his big league tenure on September 29, 2016. Known for his resilience and determination, Lalli contributed to his teams with a total of 7 hits and 5 runs batted in, although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases. Lalli’s career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including an increased emphasis on analytics and a shift in how teams approached player development. Despite his limited playing time and a batting average of .135, Lalli's journey through the minors and into the major leagues exemplified the hard work and dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport. Following his retirement, he left a legacy as a player who persevered through the challenges of professional baseball, inspiring up-and-coming athletes to pursue their dreams in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 52 2 7 1 0 0 5 0 1 13 0.135 0.151 0.154 0.305 0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OBP .151 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.305 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 58.0% 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
2012 CHC NL 6 15 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIL NL 16 24 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 10 13 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 4 59 0 2 7
C 5 3 22 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 CHN 1B 2 0 4 0 0 1
2012 CHN C 4 3 20 0 0 0
2013 MIL 1B 5 3 45 0 2 1
2013 MIL C 1 0 2 0 0 0
2016 ATL 1B 4 1 10 0 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5
First Base 11