Bob Blaylock

Born: 6/28/1935 in Chattanooga, OK, USA

Died: 9/1/2024 in Collinsville, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-07-22 | Final Game: 1959-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Edward Blaylock

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Biography

Bob Blaylock was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1935, whose career spanned from 1956 to 1959. He made his Major League debut on July 22, 1956, showcasing his talents during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era. Blaylock played his entire career in the Major Leagues with a record of 1-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.94, which reflects the challenges he faced on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 42 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves. Blaylock’s time in the league was marked by a competitive spirit, as he navigated through the challenges of being a pitcher in a rapidly evolving game. Despite his limited success, he contributed to his teams with his skills and determination. His career, though brief, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball during the late 1950s, a period characterized by the rise of power hitters and the increasing popularity of the sport across the United States. After retiring from professional play on September 20, 1959, Blaylock's legacy lived on as part of the history of baseball’s pitching fraternity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	7	17	7	0	0	0	50.0	53	33	8	27	42	5.94	0

Career ERA 5.94 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 51.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1956	STL	NL	1	6	14	6	0	0	0	41.0	45	29	24	39	6.37	3.96 (-61%)	-
1959	STL	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	9.0	8	4	3	3	4.00	3.90 (-2%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 78.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1956	STL	NL	14	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	STL	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	7	1	10	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	SLN	P	14	6	1	8	0	0
1959	SLN	P	3	1	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17