Blas Minor, baseball player, 1992-1997

Blas Minor

Born: 3/20/1966 in Merced, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-28 | Final Game: 1997-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Blas Minor, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 28, 1992, to July 14, 1997. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Minor finished his career with a record of 13-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. Over the course of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, he struck out 184 batters and recorded five saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations. Minor played during an era marked by offensive explosion in the late 1990s, characterized by a significant increase in home runs and batting averages across the league. Despite this challenging environment, he established himself as a reliable option for his teams, demonstrating resilience and skill in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game left a lasting impact, as he navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving sport, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 10 157 0 0 0 5 225.0 231 110 29 70 184 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — near 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
1992 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 0 0 4.50 — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 8 6 65 0 0 0 2 94.3 94 43 26 84 4.10 4.19 (+2%) 2227.8
1994 PIT NL 0 1 17 0 0 0 1 19.0 27 17 9 17 8.05 4.51 (-78%) -546.3
1995 NYN NL 4 2 35 0 0 0 1 46.7 44 19 13 43 3.66 4.45 (+18%) 729.4
1996 NYN NL 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 25.7 23 10 6 20 3.51 4.61 (+24%) 174.5
1996 SEA AL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 25.3 27 14 11 14 4.97 4.61 (-8%) -1169.5
1997 HOU NL 1 0 11 0 0 0 1 12.0 13 6 5 6 4.50 4.39 (-3%) -91.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
157 13 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.154 0.214 0.231 0.445 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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
1992 PIT NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 65 10 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 NYN NL 35 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 NYN NL 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 SEA AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 HOU NL 11 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 157 0 14 34 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 PIT P 1 0 0 1 1 1
1993 PIT P 65 0 8 15 0 0
1994 PIT P 17 0 1 2 0 0
1995 NYN P 35 0 3 7 0 0
1996 NYN P 17 0 1 4 0 1
1996 SEA P 11 0 0 3 0 0
1997 HOU P 11 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 157

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 NYN NL $198,000
1995 NYN NL $145,000
1994 PIT NL $145,000
1993 PIT NL $112,000
Total Career Earnings $600,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1987, 1988
Merced College Merced CA 1985, 1986