Bob Blakiston
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Bob Blakiston was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Indianapolis Hoosiers, a span of 3 seasons. In 154 career games, he hit .239 with 142 hits and 46 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/26/1918 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-02
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: John Robert Blakiston
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 594 | 87 | 142 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 30 | 0 | .239 | .280 | .276 | .556 | -545 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 72 | 281 | 40 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .228 | .248 (-8%) | .275 (-9%) | .329 (-24%) | .605 (-17%) | -596.2 |
| 1883 | PH4 | AA | 44 | 167 | 26 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .246 | .257 (-5%) | .285 (-1%) | .345 (-13%) | .631 (-8%) | -146.4 |
| 1884 | PH4 | AA | 32 | 128 | 21 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | .258 | .243 (+6%) | .278 (+20%) | .327 (-7%) | .606 (+6%) | 197.1 |
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 6 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 197.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 154 | 594 | 87 | 142 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 30 | 0 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -348 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 79 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 3B | 41 | 0 | 35 | 93 | 37 | 3 |
| OF | 104 | 0 | 145 | 21 | 24 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PH4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | 3B | 34 | 0 | 32 | 81 | 33 | 3 |
| 1882 | PH4 | OF | 38 | 0 | 52 | 13 | 11 | 0 |
| 1883 | PH4 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1883 | PH4 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1883 | PH4 | OF | 37 | 0 | 43 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 1884 | PH4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | PH4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | PH4 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | PH4 | OF | 28 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1884 | PH4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | IN2 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1884 | IN2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 41 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 37 |
Bob Blakiston: the record in brief
May 2, 1882 and October 15, 1884 bracket Bob Blakiston's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1882 through 1884) and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884). Born on October 2, 1855, in San Francisco, CA, USA, Blakiston is listed as an outfielder. The bio gives 5 feet, 8 inches and 180 pounds. Blakiston's death is recorded on December 26, 1918, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The given name on file is John Robert Blakiston.
In 154 games and 594 at bats, Blakiston batted .239 with 142 hits, adding 46 RBI. Blakiston got on base at a .280 rate and slugged .276 (.556 OPS). Blakiston hit .239 while the league hit .248 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 9.2% below league average (.556 against .613). The hits column peaks at 64, in 1882. 1883 brought the most runs batted in, 26. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .228 in 1882, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Blakiston
- What years did Bob Blakiston play?
- Bob Blakiston played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Bob Blakiston a pitcher?
- No. Bob Blakiston was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Blakiston hit?
- Bob Blakiston hit 0 career home runs with 142 hits.
- What teams did Bob Blakiston play for?
- Bob Blakiston played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1882–1884) and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884).
- What were Bob Blakiston's career stats?
- In 154 games, Bob Blakiston had 142 hits, 46 RBI, and 87 runs, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Bob Blakiston play?
- Bob Blakiston played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Blakiston and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Blakiston was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Bob Blakiston's career batting average?
- Bob Blakiston batted .239 over his career, with 142 hits in 594 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Blakiston have?
- Bob Blakiston drove in 46 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Blakiston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Blakiston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.