Blake Parker

Born: 6/19/1985 in Fayetteville, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-17 | Final Game: 2021-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Richard Blake Parker

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Biography

Blake Parker was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career spanning from 2012 to 2021. Born in 1985, Parker emerged as a reliable arm in Major League Baseball, showcasing a strong skill set that included a career record of 16-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47. Over his tenure, he struck out 383 batters and recorded 34 saves, establishing himself as a valuable asset in the bullpens of various teams. Parker's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts and maintain a low ERA, making him a crucial component in high-leverage situations. Throughout his career, he contributed to the game during a time when bullpens were increasingly pivotal to team success, reflecting the evolving strategy in modern baseball. His performances earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the game during his active years. Parker's journey through the majors is a testament to perseverance and skill, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	11	350	3	0	0	34	345.3	301	133	50	113	383	3.47	0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 16.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2012	CHC	NL	0	0	7	0	0	6.0	10	4	5	6	6.00	—	-
2013	CHC	NL	1	2	49	0	1	46.3	39	14	15	55	2.72	3.87 (+30%)	-
2014	CHC	NL	1	1	18	0	0	21.0	24	12	4	24	5.14	3.74 (-37%)	-
2016	SEA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0
2016	NYY	AL	1	0	16	0	1	16.3	16	9	8	15	4.96	4.19 (-18%)	-
2017	LAA	AL	3	3	71	0	8	67.3	40	19	16	86	2.54	4.36 (+42%)	2809.0
2018	LAA	AL	2	1	67	0	14	66.3	63	24	19	70	3.26	4.15 (+22%)	-416.8
2019	MIN	AL	1	2	37	0	10	36.3	34	17	16	34	4.21	4.51 (+7%)	-758.0
2019	PHI	NL	2	1	23	2	0	25.0	19	14	6	31	5.04	4.51 (-12%)	-118.8
2020	PHI	NL	3	0	14	1	0	16.0	12	5	9	25	2.81	4.45 (+37%)	431.1
2021	CLE	AL	2	1	47	0	0	43.7	43	15	14	37	3.09	4.27 (+28%)	222.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
350	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	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 .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2012	CHC	NL	7	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	CHC	NL	49	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	CHC	NL	18	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2016	SEA	AL	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2016	NYY	AL	16	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2017	LAA	AL	71	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2018	LAA	AL	67	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2019	MIN	AL	37	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2019	PHI	NL	23	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2020	PHI	NL	14	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	CLE	AL	47	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	350	3	17	16	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	CHN	P	7	0	0	0	1	0
2013	CHN	P	49	0	4	2	0	0
2014	CHN	P	18	0	0	2	0	0
2016	SEA	P	1	0	1	0	0	0
2016	NYA	P	16	0	1	0	0	0
2017	LAA	P	71	0	2	2	0	0
2018	LAA	P	67	0	2	1	0	0
2019	MIN	P	37	0	2	4	0	1
2019	PHI	P	23	2	2	1	0	0
2020	PHI	P	14	1	0	2	0	0
2021	CLE	P	47	0	3	2	0	0