Curt Blefary, baseball player, 112 home runs, 1965-1972

Curt Blefary

Born: 7/5/1943 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 1/28/2001 in Pompano Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-04-14 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Curtis Leroy Blefary

Biography

Curt Blefary was an American professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972. Over his career spanning seven seasons, Blefary participated in 974 games, amassing a total of 699 hits, including 112 home runs. He recorded 382 RBIs and finished his career with a batting average of .237. Known for his power at the plate, Blefary was a notable figure during the transformative years of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period characterized by the emergence of more dynamic offensive players and the shifting strategies of the game. Blefary's playing style reflected the era's growing emphasis on power hitting, as evidenced by his home run totals. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated speed on the base paths, tallying 24 stolen bases throughout his career. While he may not have been a household name, Blefary's contributions to his teams and the game during an evolving baseball landscape solidified his place in the sport's history. His tenure in the majors came to a close on October 4, 1972, marking the end of a career that showcased the blend of power and athleticism that defined an important era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
974 2947 394 699 104 20 112 382 24 456 444 0.237 0.342 0.400 0.743 6688.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.071

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 ALCS OAK 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1966 WS BAL 4 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.077

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 253 227 1972 177 25 182
2B 3 0 1 0 0 0
3B 8 3 2 12 1 0
C 66 57 336 32 7 1
OF 544 510 831 40 25 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 69
First Base 253
Second Base 3
Third Base 8
Left Field 323
Right Field 232

Awards & Honors

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wagner College Staten Island NY 1962

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1965 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 12.0 20 12