Paul Blackburn
Born: 12/4/1993 in Antioch, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 196 lbs
Full name: Paul Cady Blackburn
Biography
Paul Blackburn, born in 1993, is an active professional baseball pitcher currently making his mark in Major League Baseball. Since his debut on July 1, 2017, Blackburn has showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating a career record of 22 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 329 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and command the game. Notably, Blackburn has earned one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike for his contributions to the sport.
As a pitcher, Blackburn combines a strong repertoire with a competitive mindset, attributes that are essential in today’s game where pitching depth is increasingly vital. He continues to adapt and evolve, embodying the challenges faced by modern pitchers in a high-scoring era. Blackburn's journey through the league reflects not only his personal dedication but also the broader trends in baseball, where skilled pitchers play a crucial role in their teams' successes. His ongoing career is a testament to his resilience and talent, as he strives to leave a lasting impact in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 28 | 86 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 428.3 | 470 | 231 | 56 | 132 | 329 | 4.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 58 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 3.22 | -40.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 33 | 22 | 6 | 19 | 7.16 | 385.7 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 10.64 | -596.3 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 52 | 25 | 10 | 26 | 5.87 | -1159.2 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 7 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111.3 | 110 | 53 | 30 | 89 | 4.28 | -683.0 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 4 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103.7 | 117 | 51 | 43 | 104 | 4.43 | 986.0 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 5.18 | -372.3 |
| 2024 | OAK | AL | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 45 | 25 | 14 | 38 | 4.41 | -669.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | OAK | AL | 9 | 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 | 86 | 82 | 30 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OAK | P | 10 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | OAK | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | P | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | P | 21 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | OAK | P | 21 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | NYN | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | OAK | P | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |