Casey Blake, baseball player, 167 home runs, 1999-2011

Casey Blake

Born: 8/23/1973 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-14 | Final Game: 2011-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Casey Blake

Biography

Casey Blake was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2011. Born in 1973, Blake played primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned over a decade. He appeared in 1,265 games and established himself as a reliable hitter, finishing with 1,186 hits and a batting average of .264. Known for his power at the plate, Blake hit 167 home runs and drove in 616 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in crucial situations. Blake's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by a surge in offensive statistics and the evolving role of position players. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 36 stolen bases. Throughout his time in the league, Blake played for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving a lasting impact on each franchise he represented. His versatility and consistent performance made him a valuable asset, and he is remembered for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1265 4500 644 1186 264 18 167 616 36 445 1037 0.264 0.336 0.442 0.778 3469.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 103 10 24 3 0 2 10 5 23 0.233

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLCS LAN 5 19 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.105
2009 NLDS1 LAN 3 11 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.273
2008 NLCS LAN 5 19 2 5 0 0 1 2 2 4 0.263
2008 NLDS1 LAN 3 11 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.273
2007 ALDS2 CLE 4 17 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 5 0.118
2007 ALCS CLE 7 26 4 9 2 0 1 2 1 7 0.346

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 116 58 579 38 6 67
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 923 885 617 1703 108 163
OF 242 232 510 11 11 2
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 116
Second Base 1
Third Base 923
Shortstop 1
Left Field 4
Right Field 238
Designated Hitter 16

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-05-26
2003 Player of the Week Week of 2003-07-05

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 LAN NL $5,500,000
2010 LAN NL $6,250,000
2009 LAN NL $5,000,000
2008 CLE AL $6,100,000
2007 CLE AL $3,750,000
2006 CLE AL $3,050,000
2005 CLE AL $2,250,000
2004 CLE AL $352,400
2003 CLE AL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $32,582,400

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wichita State University Wichita KS 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996