Blake Rutherford

Born: 5/2/1997 in Simi Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-08-04 | Final Game: 2023-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Blake Anthony Rutherford

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Biography

Blake Rutherford, born in 1997, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from August 4, 2023, to September 19, 2023. Primarily a position player, Rutherford made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 16 games. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated 6 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .171. While he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, his contributions to the team reflected the challenges faced by players navigating their early careers. Rutherford's tenure in MLB came during an era marked by a focus on analytics and player development, where young athletes were increasingly scrutinized for their performance metrics. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball showcased the dedication and resilience required to compete at such a high level. Though his career was short-lived, Blake Rutherford's presence in the league served as a reminder of the ongoing evolution within baseball and the potential that exists within emerging talents.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	35	4	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	10	0.171	0.194	0.171	0.366	0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.366 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 50.2% 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
2023	WAS	NL	16	35	4	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	10	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	15	11	18	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2023	WAS	OF	15	11	18	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	15