Ossie Blanco
Born: 9/8/1945 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1970-05-26 | Final Game: 1974-06-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Oswaldo Carlos Blanco
Biography
Ossie Blanco, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1970s. He played as a position player from 1970 until his retirement on June 9, 1974. Over the course of his career, Blanco appeared in 52 games, accumulating 20 hits and driving in 10 runs, which gave him a batting average of .196. Despite not being known for power, as evidenced by his zero home runs, he contributed to his teams with his versatility and defensive skills.
Blanco's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a standout performer statistically, his presence in the league during this time reflects the diversity of talent that characterized the sport. Blanco's journey through MLB is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their numbers did not capture the full extent of their impact on the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 102 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0.196 | 0.263 | 0.196 | 0.459 | -463.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 34 | 66 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.197 | -463.1 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 18 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 38 | 24 | 271 | 12 | 2 | 20 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | 1B | 22 | 13 | 144 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 1970 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CLE | 1B | 16 | 11 | 127 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |