Blas Monaco, baseball player, 1937-1946

Blas Monaco

Born: 11/16/1915 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 2/10/2000 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-08-18 | Final Game: 1946-05-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Blas Monaco was an American professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1946. His career, while brief, included a total of 17 games in which he showcased his talents during a transformative period in baseball history. The late 1930s and early 1940s were marked by the impact of World War II, which led to a significant reshaping of the league as many star players enlisted for military service. Monaco recorded 2 hits during his major league tenure, finishing with a batting average of .154, along with 2 RBIs. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Monaco's presence in the game during these years contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and changes of the era. His career statistics, while modest, highlight the competitive nature of professional baseball and the difficulty of sustaining a long-term career in the sport. Blas Monaco remains a part of the legacy of those who played during a time of both challenge and change in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 13 2 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 3 0.154 0.267 0.308 0.574 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1937 CLE AL 5 7 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1946 CLE AL 12 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 4 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CLE 2B 3 0 4 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3