Fred Blanding
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1914)
Fred Blanding was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. Across 144 career appearances, he went 45-46 with a 3.13 ERA and 278 strikeouts. He also batted .216 with 1 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 7/17/1950 in Salem, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-15
- Last Game
- 1914-09-30
Full name: Frederick James Blanding
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 45.1 | 43 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 2.78 | 2.79 (avg) | 550.6 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 7 | 11 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 176.0 | 190 | 72 | 60 | 80 | 3.68 | 3.37 (-9%) | -56.5 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 18 | 14 | 39 | 31 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 262.0 | 259 | 85 | 79 | 75 | 2.92 | 3.36 (+13%) | -461.9 |
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 15 | 10 | 41 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 215.0 | 234 | 61 | 72 | 63 | 2.55 | 3.07 (+17%) | -1793.8 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 3 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 116.0 | 133 | 51 | 54 | 35 | 3.96 | 2.93 (-35%) | -1023.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 45 | 46 | 144 | 86 | 57 | 5 | 4 | 814.1 | 859 | 283 | 277 | 278 | 3.13 | — | -2,784 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 301 | 28 | 65 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 58 | .216 | .258 | .266 | .524 | -565 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OPS .524 vs. league average .672 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 30 | 65 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 | .262 | .266 (-2%) | .336 (-9%) | .356 (-22%) | .693 (-16%) | -157.2 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 39 | 93 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .226 | .268 (-16%) | .335 (-17%) | .358 (-22%) | .694 (-19%) | -273.9 |
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 41 | 86 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 12 | .244 | .259 (-6%) | .325 (-10%) | .345 (-9%) | .670 (-9%) | -133.8 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 30 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 146 | 301 | 28 | 65 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 58 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -565 | ||
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 (291 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 149 | 14 | 36 | 0 | 13 | .242 |
| Away | 73 | 151 | 15 | 29 | 1 | 13 | .192 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 73 | 414.0 | 450 | 154 | 142 | 143 | 3.35 |
| Away | 71 | 400.2 | 409 | 138 | 142 | 130 | 3.10 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-30 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-09-01 | CLE | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-08-27 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-24 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-22 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-16 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-12 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-10 | CLE | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-05 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-01 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-30 | CLE | CHW | — | 11.0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914-09-01 | CLE | PHA | — | 3.2 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-27 | CLE | MIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-24 | CLE | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-22 | CLE | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-16 | CLE | DET | L | 1.2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-12 | CLE | CHW | W | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914-08-10 | CLE | PHA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-05 | CLE | MIN | W | 9.0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-08-01 | CLE | NYY | — | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 144 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1909, 1910 |
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Fred Blanding: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Blanding debuted on September 15, 1910 and played a final game on September 30, 1914. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Naps from 1910 to 1914. At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Blanding is listed as a pitcher. Blanding threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Blanding was born on February 8, 1888, in Redlands, CA, USA. Blanding's death is recorded on July 17, 1950, in Salem, VA, USA. On the record, Fred Blanding was born Frederick James Blanding.
Blanding's career pitching line is 45 wins, 46 losses and a 3.13 ERA over 144 appearances. The same table counts 278 strikeouts, 57 complete games, and 5 shutouts. Blanding's 3.13 ERA was close to the 3.09 league figure for those seasons. 1912 brought Blanding a season-high 18 wins. Blanding struck out 80 batters in 1911, a career high. In 1913, one of the busiest seasons, Blanding posted a 2.55 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.07.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Blanding
- What years did Fred Blanding play?
- Fred Blanding played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914.
- Was Fred Blanding a pitcher?
- Yes. Fred Blanding pitched in the major leagues, recording 45 wins and 278 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Fred Blanding hit?
- Fred Blanding hit 1 career home run with 65 hits.
- What teams did Fred Blanding play for?
- Fred Blanding played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1910–1914).
- What were Fred Blanding's career stats?
- In 144 games, Fred Blanding went 45-46 with a 3.13 ERA, 278 strikeouts, 814.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves. At the plate he had 65 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did Fred Blanding play?
- Fred Blanding played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Blanding and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Blanding was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Fred Blanding's career ERA?
- Fred Blanding finished with a 3.13 career ERA, going 45-46 with 278 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Fred Blanding have?
- Fred Blanding recorded 278 career strikeouts.
- Is Fred Blanding in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Blanding has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.