Jabari Blash
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2018)
Jabari Blash was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2018 for the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 3 seasons. In 123 career games, he hit .186 with 51 hits, 8 home runs, and 22 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
- 6'5" / 235 lb
- Born
- 7/4/1989 in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
- MLB Debut
- 2016-04-04
- Last Game
- 2018-09-30
Full name: Jabari Jerell Blash
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 274 | 35 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 44 | 124 | .186 | .306 | .307 | .612 | -357 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | 38 | 71 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 34 | .169 | .255 (-34%) | .321 (-7%) | .417 (-22%) | .738 (-16%) | -157.1 |
| 2017 | SDN | NL | 61 | 164 | 24 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 66 | .213 | .254 (-16%) | .324 (+3%) | .425 (-20%) | .750 (-10%) | -199.9 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 24 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 123 | 274 | 35 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 44 | 124 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -357 | ||
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 (123 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 115 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 9 | .183 |
| Away | 64 | 159 | 22 | 30 | 5 | 13 | .189 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | LAA | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-09-28 | LAA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-20 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-19 | LAA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-13 | LAA | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-12 | LAA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-08 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-05 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018-09-04 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018-08-22 | LAA | AZ | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 28 |
| Right Field | 65 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Jabari Blash's recorded salaries total $507,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Blash's career ran from 2016 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $507,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $507,500 | ||
Jabari Blash: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jabari Blash's first major league game on April 4, 2016; the last one listed came on September 30, 2018. Blash played for the San Diego Padres (2016 to 2017) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018). Blash played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 4, 1989, in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and a listed size of 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds. The given name on file is Jabari Jerell Blash.
Blash finished with 51 hits from 274 at bats in 123 games, which works out to .186, adding 8 home runs and 22 runs batted in. Blash got on base at a .306 rate and slugged .307 (.612 OPS). Measured against the leagues Blash played in, the .186 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 26.4% below the league. In OPS terms, Blash's .612 stands 17.2% below the league's .739. Blash collected a career-high 35 hits in 2017. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .213 in 2017, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jabari Blash
- What years did Jabari Blash play?
- Jabari Blash played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2018.
- Was Jabari Blash a pitcher?
- No. Jabari Blash was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jabari Blash hit?
- Jabari Blash hit 8 career home runs with 51 hits.
- What teams did Jabari Blash play for?
- Jabari Blash played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2016–2017) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018).
- What were Jabari Blash's career stats?
- In 123 games, Jabari Blash had 51 hits, 8 home runs, 22 RBI, 35 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average.
- How much did Jabari Blash earn in his career?
- Jabari Blash's recorded salaries total $507,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Blash's career ran from 2016 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Jabari Blash's salary?
- Jabari Blash's recorded salary was $507,500 in 2016.
- What position did Jabari Blash play?
- Jabari Blash played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jabari Blash and how much did he weigh?
- Jabari Blash was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 235 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jabari Blash hit each season?
- Jabari Blash's home runs by season: 3 in 2016, 5 in 2017, and 0 in 2018. His most in one season was 5, in 2017.
- What was Jabari Blash's career batting average?
- Jabari Blash batted .186 over his career, with 51 hits in 274 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jabari Blash have?
- Jabari Blash drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Jabari Blash in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jabari Blash has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.