Jim Blackburn
Born: 6/19/1924 in Warsaw, KY, USA
Died: 10/26/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-07-24 | Final Game: 1951-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Ray Blackburn
Biography
Jim Blackburn was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1940s. Born in 1924, Blackburn's career spanned from 1948 until May 5, 1951. During this time, he appeared in 18 games in Major League Baseball, but his time on the field was marked by a struggle to find success at the plate, as he finished his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Despite his limited achievements in terms of statistics, Blackburn's presence in the game during the post-World War II era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The era was characterized by a mix of returning veterans and new talents, which shaped the future of the sport. Blackburn's career may not have left a significant statistical legacy, but he remains a part of the narrative of players who contributed to the game in various ways, reflecting the challenges many faced during their pursuit of success in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 46 | 22 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 5.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 4.18 | 308.7 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17.18 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 2 | 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 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CIN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |