Homer Blankenship
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1928)
Homer Blankenship was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1928 for the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 7 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 5.22 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6/21/1974 in Longview, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-09-06
- Last Game
- 1928-09-27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4.85 | 4.18 (-16%) | -230.1 |
| 1923 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.60 | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5.82 | 4.13 (-41%) | -136.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39.2 | 57 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 5.22 | — | -367 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | .250 | .333 | .583 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .375 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 12.0 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3.75 |
| Away | 9 | 27.1 | 43 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 6.59 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-27 | PIT | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-24 | PIT | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-17 | PIT | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-11 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-04 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-26 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-24 | CHW | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-15 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-13 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-30 | CHW | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-27 | PIT | BRO | L | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928-09-24 | PIT | BSN | L | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-17 | PIT | NY1 | — | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928-09-11 | PIT | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-04 | PIT | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-26 | CHW | DET | L | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-24 | CHW | DET | W | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-15 | CHW | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923-06-13 | CHW | BOS | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-30 | CHW | SLA | — | 3.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Homer Blankenship: the record in brief
Homer Blankenship's major league career runs from a debut on September 6, 1922 to a final game on September 27, 1928. By club, Blankenship's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1922 through 1923) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1928). Blankenship, born on August 4, 1902, in Bonham, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Blankenship's death is recorded on June 21, 1974, in Longview, TX, USA.
Blankenship's career pitching line is 1 win, 3 losses and a 5.22 ERA over 13 appearances. The totals include 10 strikeouts. Against a 4.11 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.22 mark was 26.9% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.85 in 1922, when the league's was 4.18.
Blankenship appears at one position only: pitcher, in 13 games. The fielding table credits Blankenship with 2 putouts, 12 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Blankenship's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 26 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Homer Blankenship
- What years did Homer Blankenship play?
- Homer Blankenship played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1928.
- Was Homer Blankenship a pitcher?
- Yes. Homer Blankenship pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Homer Blankenship hit?
- Homer Blankenship hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Homer Blankenship play for?
- Homer Blankenship played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1922–1923) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1928).
- What were Homer Blankenship's career stats?
- In 13 games, Homer Blankenship went 1-3 with a 5.22 ERA, 10 strikeouts, 39.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Homer Blankenship play?
- Homer Blankenship played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Homer Blankenship and how much did he weigh?
- Homer Blankenship was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Homer Blankenship's career ERA?
- Homer Blankenship finished with a 5.22 career ERA, going 1-3 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Homer Blankenship have?
- Homer Blankenship recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Homer Blankenship in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Homer Blankenship has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.