Ron Blomberg
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1978)
Ron Blomberg was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1978 for the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 10 seasons. In 461 career games, he hit .293 with 391 hits, 52 home runs, and 224 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,855.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-09-10
- Last Game
- 1978-10-01
Full name: Ronald Mark Blomberg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 1,333 | 184 | 391 | 67 | 8 | 52 | 224 | 6 | 140 | 134 | .293 | .360 | .473 | .832 | 4,855 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.
Career OBP .360 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.
Career SLG .473 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +28.1% above league average.
Career OPS .832 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — +20.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 64 | 199 | 30 | 64 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 2 | 14 | 23 | .322 | .249 (+29%) | .316 (+15%) | .365 (+31%) | .682 (+23%) | 734.8 |
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 107 | 299 | 36 | 80 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 49 | 0 | 38 | 26 | .268 | .243 (+10%) | .310 (+14%) | .353 (+38%) | .664 (+27%) | 1431.9 |
| 1973 | NYA | AL | 100 | 301 | 45 | 99 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 2 | 34 | 25 | .329 | .256 (+28%) | .325 (+21%) | .378 (+32%) | .703 (+27%) | 1531.5 |
| 1974 | NYA | AL | 90 | 264 | 39 | 82 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 48 | 2 | 29 | 33 | .311 | .256 (+21%) | .324 (+16%) | .369 (+30%) | .693 (+24%) | 1096.7 |
| 1975 | NYA | AL | 34 | 106 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 10 | .255 | .257 (-1%) | .327 (+3%) | .374 (+29%) | .701 (+17%) | 263.2 |
| 1976 | NYA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 61 | 156 | 16 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 17 | .231 | .257 (-11%) | .323 (-14%) | .378 (-2%) | .702 (-7%) | -203.1 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 461 | 1,333 | 184 | 391 | 67 | 8 | 52 | 224 | 6 | 140 | 134 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 4,855 | ||
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 | 242 | 669 | 90 | 193 | 26 | 109 | .288 |
| Away | 219 | 664 | 94 | 198 | 26 | 115 | .298 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-10-01 | CHW | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-28 | CHW | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | CHW | OAK | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-19 | CHW | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-11 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-09 | CHW | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-07 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-01 | CHW | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-08-19 | CHW | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-08-16 | CHW | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 142 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 75 |
| Designated Hitter | 180 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron Blomberg (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ron Blomberg: the record in brief
September 10, 1969 and October 1, 1978 bracket Ron Blomberg's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Blomberg's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1969 to 1976) and the Chicago White Sox (1978). Listed as a designated hitter, Blomberg threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Blomberg is listed at 6'1" and 195 pounds. The birth record reads August 23, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, USA. On the record, Ron Blomberg was born Ronald Mark Blomberg.
In 461 games and 1,333 at bats, Blomberg batted .293 with 391 hits; the totals also include 52 homers and 224 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .360 and .473 give Blomberg a career OPS of .832. Measured against the leagues Blomberg played in, the .293 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 15.8% above the league. In OPS terms, Blomberg's .832 stands 20.6% above the league's .690.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Blomberg
- What years did Ron Blomberg play?
- Ron Blomberg played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1978.
- Was Ron Blomberg a pitcher?
- No. Ron Blomberg was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Ron Blomberg hit?
- Ron Blomberg hit 52 career home runs with 391 hits.
- What teams did Ron Blomberg play for?
- Ron Blomberg played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1969, 1971–1976) and the Chicago White Sox (1978).
- What were Ron Blomberg's career stats?
- In 461 games, Ron Blomberg had 391 hits, 52 home runs, 224 RBI, 184 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .293 batting average.
- What position did Ron Blomberg play?
- Ron Blomberg played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ron Blomberg and how much did he weigh?
- Ron Blomberg was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ron Blomberg hit each season?
- Ron Blomberg's home runs by season: 0 in 1969, 7 in 1971, 14 in 1972, 12 in 1973, 10 in 1974, 4 in 1975, 0 in 1976, and 5 in 1978. His most in one season was 14, in 1972.
- What was Ron Blomberg's career batting average?
- Ron Blomberg batted .293 over his career, with 391 hits in 1,333 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Blomberg have?
- Ron Blomberg drove in 224 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Blomberg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Blomberg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.