Rae Blaemire, baseball player, 1941-1941

Rae Blaemire

Born: 2/8/1911 in Gary, IN, USA

Died: 12/23/1975 in Champaign, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-13 | Final Game: 1941-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Rae Bertrum Blaemire

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Biography

Rae Blaemire was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1941 season. He played as a position player, participating in two games for the team. Throughout his short career, Blaemire recorded two hits, culminating in a batting average of 0.4. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field during a time when the sport was on the brink of significant changes marks an interesting chapter in baseball history. Blaemire's career came during the early 1940s, a period just before the United States entered World War II, which significantly impacted the sport as many players enlisted or were drafted. While his Major League career was limited to just a couple of games, his contributions to the game echoed the experiences of many players who briefly tasted the big leagues during an era characterized by both talent and turmoil. His journey reflects the stories of countless individuals who aspired to greatness in baseball, often facing challenges that extended beyond the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.800 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +52.6% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — +13.4% above 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
1941 NY1 NL 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NY1 C 2 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2