Blaine Durbin
Born: 9/10/1886 in Lamar, MO, USA
Died: 9/11/1943 in Kirkwood, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-24 | Final Game: 1909-06-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Blaine Alphonsus Durbin
Biography
Blaine Durbin was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport. His career spanned from 1907 to June 30, 1909, during which he appeared in 32 games as a position player. Durbin showcased his skills with a batting average of .275, accumulating a total of 14 hits over his brief career. Although he did not hit any home runs or record any RBIs, his performance reflected the evolving nature of the game, where contact hitting was gaining prominence.
Durbin's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by the emergence of more dynamic playing styles and a shift away from the deadball era's emphasis on strategy and small ball. While his statistical contributions may appear modest, his presence on the field during a formative time for baseball highlights the dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Despite a short career, Blaine Durbin remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16.7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16.7 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 51 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.275 | 0.339 | 0.294 | 0.633 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CHC | NL | 11 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | CHC | NL | 14 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 16 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CHN | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | CHN | OF | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CHN | OF | 11 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 4 |