Blake DeWitt
Born: 8/20/1985 in Sikeston, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-03-31 | Final Game: 2013-04-19
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Blake Robert DeWitt
Biography
Blake DeWitt, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013. Primarily known as a position player, DeWitt played in a total of 426 games throughout his career. He recorded 288 hits, including 21 home runs, and drove in 135 runs, finishing with a batting average of .257. DeWitt also showcased his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, contributing to his versatility as an athlete.
DeWitt's career began during a time when the game was becoming increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production. Despite this, he managed to carve out a niche for himself, particularly with his solid defensive skills and ability to make contact at the plate. His performance earned him recognition, including a Rookie of the Month award, highlighting his potential early in his career. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, DeWitt remains a respected figure for his contributions to the teams he played for and his embodiment of the tenacity that characterizes the game of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | 1119 | 118 | 288 | 53 | 11 | 21 | 135 | 7 | 107 | 194 | 0.257 | 0.324 | 0.381 | 0.705 | -525.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 117 | 368 | 45 | 97 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 52 | 3 | 45 | 68 | 0.264 | -140.3 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 31 | 49 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.204 | -159.4 |
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 53 | 184 | 18 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 37 | 0.250 | -184.4 |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 82 | 256 | 29 | 69 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 30 | 49 | 0.270 | -184.4 |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 121 | 230 | 21 | 61 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 0.265 | -68.8 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 18 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 |
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0.077 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 177 | 165 | 350 | 412 | 16 | 91 |
| 3B | 125 | 91 | 69 | 230 | 16 | 23 |
| OF | 24 | 18 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LAN | 2B | 27 | 24 | 41 | 62 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 | LAN | 3B | 95 | 77 | 58 | 193 | 8 | 19 |
| 2009 | LAN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAN | 3B | 14 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | LAN | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHN | 2B | 48 | 46 | 88 | 119 | 5 | 30 |
| 2010 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | LAN | 2B | 78 | 76 | 169 | 182 | 7 | 41 |
| 2011 | CHN | 2B | 18 | 15 | 38 | 40 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 | CHN | 3B | 14 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 | CHN | OF | 23 | 17 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | CHN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 177 |
| Third Base | 125 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 24 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rookie of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $460,000 |
| 2010 | LAN | NL | $410,000 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | $405,000 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,665,000 | ||