Blake Lalli
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2016)
Blake Lalli was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016 for the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .135 with 7 hits and 5 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-05-18
- Last Game
- 2016-09-29
Full name: Blake Thomas Lalli
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .135 | .151 | .154 | .305 | 0 |
Career AVG .135 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career OBP .151 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.
Career OPS .305 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 58.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 6 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 16 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 10 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 32 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .135 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .217 |
| Away | 15 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .069 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-29 | ATL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-28 | ATL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-23 | ATL | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-21 | ATL | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-19 | ATL | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-17 | ATL | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-16 | ATL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-14 | ATL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-12 | ATL | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-11 | ATL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| First Base | 11 |
Blake Lalli: the record in brief
The profile opens with Blake Lalli's first major league game on May 18, 2012; the last one listed came on September 29, 2016. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (2012), the Milwaukee Brewers (2013), and the Atlanta Braves (2016). At 6 feet, 1 inch and 210 pounds, Lalli is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Lalli hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Lalli was born on May 12, 1983, in Gibsonia, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Blake Thomas.
Lalli collected 7 hits in 52 at bats across 32 games, good for a .135 batting average; the totals also include 5 RBI. The on-base percentage is .151 and the slugging percentage .154, for an OPS of .305. Lalli's .135 average ran 47.1% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .305 to a league .726, 58.0% below average. 2013 produced Lalli's most hits, 3 of them for the Milwaukee Brewers. The best average in the busiest seasons was .133, in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blake Lalli
- What years did Blake Lalli play?
- Blake Lalli played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016.
- Was Blake Lalli a pitcher?
- No. Blake Lalli was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Blake Lalli hit?
- Blake Lalli hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Blake Lalli play for?
- Blake Lalli played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2012), the Milwaukee Brewers (2013), and the Atlanta Braves (2016).
- What were Blake Lalli's career stats?
- In 32 games, Blake Lalli had 7 hits, 5 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .135 batting average.
- What position did Blake Lalli play?
- Blake Lalli played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Blake Lalli and how much did he weigh?
- Blake Lalli was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- What was Blake Lalli's career batting average?
- Blake Lalli batted .135 over his career, with 7 hits in 52 at bats.
- How many RBI did Blake Lalli have?
- Blake Lalli drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Blake Lalli in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Blake Lalli has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.