Blas Minor
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1997)
Blas Minor was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1997 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. Across 157 career appearances, he went 13-10 with a 4.40 ERA and 184 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1333.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-07-28
- Last Game
- 1997-07-14
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 8 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 94.1 | 94 | 43 | 26 | 84 | 4.10 | 4.19 (+2%) | 2227.8 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 8.05 | 4.51 (-78%) | -544.2 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.2 | 44 | 19 | 13 | 43 | 3.66 | 4.45 (+18%) | 729.4 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.2 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 3.51 | 4.61 (+24%) | 174.5 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 27 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 4.97 | 4.61 (-8%) | -1163.4 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.0 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4.50 | 4.39 (-3%) | -90.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 13 | 10 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 225.0 | 231 | 110 | 70 | 184 | 4.40 | — | 1,333 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .154 | .214 | .231 | .445 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career SLG .231 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.
Career OPS .445 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 65 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 157 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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 (314 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 72 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 119.1 | 127 | 61 | 35 | 96 | 4.60 |
| Away | 72 | 105.2 | 104 | 49 | 35 | 88 | 4.17 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-14 | HOU | CHC | — | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-01 | HOU | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-29 | HOU | CHC | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-06-26 | HOU | CHC | SV | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-24 | HOU | PIT | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-18 | HOU | KCR | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-06-14 | HOU | MIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-06-13 | HOU | MIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-07 | HOU | SDP | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-06 | HOU | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 157 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $198,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $145,000 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $145,000 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | $112,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $600,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1987, 1988 |
| Merced College | Merced | CA | 1985, 1986 |
Blas Minor: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 28, 1992 and the final game on July 14, 1997, Blas Minor built the record summarized on this page. Minor played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992 through 1994), the New York Mets (1995 to 1996), the Seattle Mariners (1996), and the Houston Astros (1997). At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, Minor is listed as a pitcher. Minor threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Minor was born on March 20, 1966, in Merced, CA, USA.
Across 157 games (0 starts), Minor recorded 13 wins against 10 losses with a 4.40 ERA. Minor had 184 strikeouts. Minor's 4.40 ERA was close to the 4.31 league figure for those seasons. Minor won 8 games in 1993, the most of any season listed. 1993 was Minor's sharpest full season, a 4.10 ERA against the league's 4.19. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Minor's career adds up to 1,333.1.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blas Minor
- What years did Blas Minor play?
- Blas Minor played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1997.
- Was Blas Minor a pitcher?
- Yes. Blas Minor pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 184 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Blas Minor hit?
- Blas Minor hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Blas Minor's career batting average?
- Blas Minor batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- What was Blas Minor's career ERA?
- Blas Minor finished with a 4.40 career ERA, going 13-10 with 184 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Blas Minor have?
- Blas Minor recorded 184 career strikeouts.