Dennis Blair
Born: 6/5/1954 in Middletown, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-05-26 | Final Game: 1980-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Dennis Herman Blair
Biography
Dennis Blair, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 until his retirement on July 4, 1980. Over the course of his playing years, Blair compiled a win-loss record of 19-25 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he struck out 178 batters throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters despite not recording any saves.
Blair played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. As a member of various teams, he showcased his versatility and dedication to the game. Though his career may not have been highlighted by accolades or championships, his contributions to his teams and the sport reflect the resilience and determination characteristic of many players from his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 25 | 62 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 339.0 | 302 | 139 | 25 | 192 | 178 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 11 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 146.0 | 113 | 53 | 72 | 76 | 3.27 | - |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 8 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 163.3 | 150 | 69 | 106 | 82 | 3.80 | - |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 4.02 | - |
| 1980 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 6.43 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 109 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 0.128 | 0.165 | 0.138 | 0.303 | -909.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 22 | 51 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.118 | -474.8 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 30 | 49 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.143 | -434.8 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SDP | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 54 | 19 | 57 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | P | 22 | 22 | 10 | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| 1975 | MON | P | 30 | 27 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | MON | P | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SDN | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |