Damaso Blanco
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1974)
Damaso Blanco was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 72 career games, he hit .212 with 7 hits and 2 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-05-26
- Last Game
- 1974-06-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | .212 | .308 | .242 | .550 | 0 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFN | NL | 39 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .350 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SFN | NL | 28 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SFN | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 72 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .278 |
| Away | 35 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-02 | SFG | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-19 | SFG | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-15 | SFG | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-04 | SFG | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-01 | SFG | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-08-01 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-20 | SFG | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-18 | SFG | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-14 | SFG | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-13 | SFG | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 26 |
| Shortstop | 13 |
Damaso Blanco: the record in brief
According to the bio, Damaso Blanco debuted on May 26, 1972 and played a final game on June 2, 1974. The team column never changes: it is the San Francisco Giants from 1972 to 1974. At 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, Blanco is listed as a third baseman. Blanco batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Blanco was born on December 11, 1941, in Curiepe, Miranda, Venezuela.
Blanco finished with 7 hits from 33 at bats in 72 games, which works out to .212, plus 2 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .308 clip and slugging .242, Blanco finished with a .550 OPS. Blanco's .212 average ran 16.1% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 20.0% below league average (.550 against .688). No season topped the 7 hits of 1972. The best average in the busiest seasons was .350, in 1972.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 26, followed by shortstop (13) and second base (5). At third base, Blanco's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 7 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Damaso Blanco
- What years did Damaso Blanco play?
- Damaso Blanco played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974.
- Was Damaso Blanco a pitcher?
- No. Damaso Blanco was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Damaso Blanco hit?
- Damaso Blanco hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Damaso Blanco play for?
- Damaso Blanco played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (1972–1974).
- What were Damaso Blanco's career stats?
- In 72 games, Damaso Blanco had 7 hits, 2 RBI, 9 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Damaso Blanco play?
- Damaso Blanco played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Damaso Blanco and how much did he weigh?
- Damaso Blanco was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Damaso Blanco's career batting average?
- Damaso Blanco batted .212 over his career, with 7 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Damaso Blanco have?
- Damaso Blanco drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Damaso Blanco in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Damaso Blanco has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.