Terry Blocker, baseball player, 1985-1989

Terry Blocker

Born: 8/18/1959 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-11 | Final Game: 1989-06-11

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

Full name: Terry Fennell Blocker

Biography

Terry Blocker was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, Blocker's career spanned a total of 110 games during which he recorded 50 hits, 2 home runs, and 11 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .205. Known for his versatility on the field and his speed, he also contributed with 2 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Blocker played in an era that was marked by the increasing visibility of baseball as America's pastime, transitioning into a phase where power hitters began to dominate the game. Despite his limited offensive output, Blocker remained a valuable teammate, known for his work ethic and dedication to the sport. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the game’s elite, his journey through professional baseball illustrates the challenges and opportunities faced by players during the mid to late 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 244 15 50 5 2 2 11 2 12 27 0.205 0.242 0.266 0.509 -813.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 74 63 175 1 1 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 64
Right Field 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 ATL NL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $70,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tennessee State University Nashville TN 1979, 1980, 1981