Andres Blanco
Born: 4/11/1984 in Urama, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2004-04-17 | Final Game: 2017-09-12
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Andres Eloy Blanco
Biography
Andres Blanco was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who had a career spanning from 2004 until his retirement in 2017. Primarily known as a position player, Blanco appeared in 536 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He showcased his skills with a career batting average of .256, accumulating 305 hits, 18 home runs, and 109 RBIs. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases during his career.
Blanco played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the transition from the steroid era to a renewed emphasis on athleticism and defensive prowess. His versatility allowed him to play various infield positions, contributing to his teams both offensively and defensively. Though he may not have been a household name, Blanco's reliability and work ethic earned him respect in the clubhouse and among fans, solidifying his legacy as a valuable role player in the leagues he served.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 536 | 1191 | 137 | 305 | 73 | 9 | 18 | 109 | 5 | 79 | 202 | 0.256 | 0.310 | 0.378 | 0.688 | -1452.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 19 | 60 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.317 | 53.8 |
| 2005 | KCR | AL | 26 | 79 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.215 | -546.3 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 33 | 87 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.241 | -335.1 |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 53 | 123 | 15 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.252 | -310.2 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 68 | 166 | 17 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 0.277 | -196.3 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 36 | 76 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.224 | -212.3 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 25 | 47 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.277 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 106 | 233 | 32 | 68 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 44 | 0.292 | 858.8 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 90 | 190 | 26 | 48 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 0.253 | -90.8 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 80 | 130 | 10 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 34 | 0.192 | -673.6 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 31 | 2 | 63 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 2B | 178 | 119 | 237 | 379 | 13 | 91 |
| 3B | 98 | 55 | 37 | 116 | 10 | 6 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 135 | 101 | 145 | 312 | 18 | 84 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | KCA | SS | 19 | 19 | 30 | 64 | 4 | 17 |
| 2005 | KCA | 2B | 24 | 22 | 57 | 68 | 3 | 23 |
| 2005 | KCA | SS | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | KCA | 2B | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | KCA | SS | 25 | 22 | 31 | 77 | 5 | 25 |
| 2009 | CHN | 2B | 40 | 21 | 52 | 71 | 0 | 20 |
| 2009 | CHN | SS | 15 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| 2010 | TEX | 2B | 40 | 31 | 48 | 92 | 4 | 19 |
| 2010 | TEX | 3B | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | TEX | SS | 16 | 15 | 16 | 37 | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 | TEX | 2B | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | TEX | 3B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | TEX | SS | 23 | 16 | 21 | 47 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | PHI | 2B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | PHI | 3B | 10 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | PHI | SS | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | PHI | 2B | 22 | 14 | 28 | 53 | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 | PHI | 3B | 36 | 25 | 19 | 49 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | PHI | SS | 10 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | PHI | 1B | 19 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | PHI | 2B | 20 | 13 | 28 | 38 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | PHI | 3B | 21 | 15 | 10 | 31 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 | PHI | SS | 10 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | 1B | 11 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | PHI | 2B | 15 | 13 | 12 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | PHI | 3B | 16 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | SS | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 31 |
| Second Base | 178 |
| Third Base | 98 |
| Shortstop | 135 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | $1,450,000 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | $850,000 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $520,000 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $510,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,330,000 | ||