Kevin Blankenship
Born: 1/26/1963 in Anaheim, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-20 | Final Game: 1990-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kevin DeWayne Blankenship
Biography
Kevin Blankenship, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990. Making his debut during a competitive era marked by a heightened emphasis on offensive performance, Blankenship was known for his versatility on the mound. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite facing challenging offenses.
Over his time in the league, Blankenship struck out a total of 16 batters, demonstrating his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in maintaining the integrity of games during his appearances. Though his career spanned just a few seasons, Blankenship's dedication to the game and performance during a transformative period in baseball history remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 4.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3.38 | -93.0 |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7.20 | - |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.69 | - |
| 1990 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5.84 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHC | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CHN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CHN | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1982, 1983, 1984 |