Tony Blanco

Born: 11/10/1981 in San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan, D.R.

Died: 4/8/2025 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2005-04-04 | Final Game: 2005-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Tony Hemiphere Blanco

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Biography

Tony Blanco, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Blanco's career spanned a brief period, during which he played in a total of 56 games. His offensive contributions included 11 hits, 1 home run, and 7 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .177. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Though his major league career was short-lived, Blanco's time in baseball reflected the competitive landscape of the mid-2000s, a period marked by a strong focus on power hitting and offensive production. His playing style was characterized by a blend of raw talent and potential, evident in his time with the teams he represented. Despite the challenges he faced in establishing a lasting impact at the major league level, Blanco's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the aspirations of many athletes striving to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	62	7	11	3	0	1	7	1	2	19	0.177	0.215	0.274	0.490	-395.7

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2005	WAS	NL	56	62	7	11	3	0	1	7	1	2	19	0.177	.264 (-33%)	.330 (-35%)	.418 (-35%)	.749 (-35%)	-395.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	1	11	1	2	2
3B	5	0	0	3	0	0
OF	11	5	10	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	WAS	1B	3	1	11	1	2	2
2005	WAS	3B	5	0	0	3	0	0
2005	WAS	OF	11	5	10	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Third Base	5
Left Field	9
Right Field	2
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	WAS	NL	$316,000
Total Career Earnings			$316,000