Lance Blankenship
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1993)
Lance Blankenship was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993 for the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 461 career games, he hit .222 with 233 hits, 9 home runs, and 92 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-04
- Last Game
- 1993-08-15
Full name: Lance Robert Blankenship
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 1,050 | 176 | 233 | 48 | 3 | 9 | 92 | 54 | 200 | 218 | .222 | .350 | .299 | .649 | -528 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.
Career SLG .299 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OPS .649 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 58 | 125 | 22 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 31 | .232 | .254 (-9%) | .319 (-14%) | .375 (-17%) | .694 (-15%) | -311.7 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 86 | 136 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 23 | .191 | .257 (-26%) | .324 (-9%) | .385 (-45%) | .710 (-28%) | -544.0 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 90 | 185 | 33 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 42 | .249 | .255 (-3%) | .323 (+4%) | .384 (-11%) | .708 (-4%) | -78.0 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 123 | 349 | 59 | 84 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 21 | 82 | 57 | .241 | .255 (-6%) | .322 (+22%) | .377 (-10%) | .699 (+5%) | 794.5 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 94 | 252 | 43 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 67 | 64 | .190 | .265 (-28%) | .332 (+9%) | .403 (-37%) | .735 (-16%) | -389.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 461 | 1,050 | 176 | 233 | 48 | 3 | 9 | 92 | 54 | 200 | 218 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -528 | ||
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 (461 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 231 | 509 | 91 | 112 | 4 | 50 | .220 |
| Away | 230 | 541 | 85 | 121 | 5 | 42 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-15 | OAK | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-14 | OAK | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-14 | OAK | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-08-13 | OAK | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-08-11 | OAK | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-08-10 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-09 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-08 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-08-06 | OAK | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-08-05 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 5 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2B | 190 | 138 | 310 | 461 | 11 | 109 |
| 3B | 42 | 27 | 24 | 58 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 198 | 128 | 368 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | OAK | 2B | 24 | 14 | 26 | 48 | 1 | 10 |
| 1989 | OAK | OF | 25 | 17 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | OAK | 2B | 20 | 9 | 20 | 32 | 0 | 7 |
| 1990 | OAK | 3B | 28 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 | OAK | OF | 28 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | OAK | 2B | 45 | 28 | 72 | 101 | 3 | 23 |
| 1991 | OAK | 3B | 14 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | OAK | OF | 28 | 9 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | OAK | 1B | 7 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | OAK | 2B | 78 | 69 | 159 | 223 | 3 | 56 |
| 1992 | OAK | OF | 51 | 33 | 90 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | 1B | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | OAK | 2B | 19 | 18 | 32 | 56 | 4 | 13 |
| 1993 | OAK | OF | 66 | 56 | 162 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | SS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 190 |
| Third Base | 42 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 71 |
| Center Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 71 |
| Designated Hitter | 34 |
Salary History
Lance Blankenship's recorded salaries total $1,680,000 over 6 seasons, 1989 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Blankenship's career ran from 1988 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $550,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $627,000 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | $205,000 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | $125,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $105,000 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $68,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,680,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
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Lance Blankenship: the record in brief
The profile opens with Lance Blankenship's first major league game on September 4, 1988; the last one listed came on August 15, 1993. Blankenship spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Oakland Athletics. At 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Blankenship is listed as an outfielder. Blankenship both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 6, 1963, in Portland, OR, USA. Blankenship's full given name, per the bio, is Lance Robert Blankenship.
Blankenship's career batting table shows 461 games, 1,050 at bats and 233 hits, a .222 average, plus 9 home runs, 92 runs batted in, and 54 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .350 and .299 give Blankenship a career OPS of .649. Blankenship's .222 average ran 13.7% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1992 produced Blankenship's most hits, 84 of them for the Oakland Athletics. Blankenship drove in a season-high 34 runs in 1992. 1992 brought a season-best 21 stolen bases. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lance Blankenship
- What years did Lance Blankenship play?
- Lance Blankenship played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993.
- Was Lance Blankenship a pitcher?
- No. Lance Blankenship was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lance Blankenship hit?
- Lance Blankenship hit 9 career home runs with 233 hits.
- What teams did Lance Blankenship play for?
- Lance Blankenship played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1988–1993).
- What were Lance Blankenship's career stats?
- In 461 games, Lance Blankenship had 233 hits, 9 home runs, 92 RBI, 176 runs, and 54 stolen bases, with a .222 batting average.
- How much did Lance Blankenship earn in his career?
- Lance Blankenship's recorded salaries total $1,680,000 over 6 seasons, 1989 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Blankenship's career ran from 1988 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1988.
- What was Lance Blankenship's salary?
- Lance Blankenship's last recorded salary was $550,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $627,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1994.
- What position did Lance Blankenship play?
- Lance Blankenship played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lance Blankenship and how much did he weigh?
- Lance Blankenship was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lance Blankenship hit each season?
- Lance Blankenship's home runs by season: 0 in 1988, 1 in 1989, 0 in 1990, 3 in 1991, 3 in 1992, and 2 in 1993. His most in one season was 3, in 1991 and 1992.
- What was Lance Blankenship's career batting average?
- Lance Blankenship batted .222 over his career, with 233 hits in 1,050 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lance Blankenship have?
- Lance Blankenship drove in 92 runs in his career.
- Is Lance Blankenship in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lance Blankenship has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.