Aaron Blair
Born: 5/26/1992 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-04-24 | Final Game: 2017-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Aaron Daniel Blair
Biography
Aaron Blair, born in 1992, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2017. Known for his promising arm and competitive spirit, Blair made his debut with the Atlanta Braves on April 24, 2016. Over the course of his brief career, he accumulated a record of 2-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.89, striking out 49 batters. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Blair showed flashes of potential that kept scouts interested throughout his time in the league.
Blair's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, with teams increasingly emphasizing strikeouts and overpowering pitching. Although he did not achieve the level of success many had anticipated, his journey through the majors reflected the difficulties many young pitchers face in establishing themselves at the highest level of competition. Following his last appearance on July 26, 2017, Blair's playing career concluded, but his time in the league remains a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the pinnacle of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.0 | 87 | 64 | 15 | 39 | 49 | 7.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 2 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 82 | 59 | 34 | 46 | 7.59 | -3473.5 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.091 | 0.130 | 0.091 | 0.221 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 15 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | P | 15 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | ATL | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |