Blas Minor
Born: 3/20/1966 in Merced, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-07-28 | Final Game: 1997-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
Blas Minor, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 28, 1992, to July 14, 1997. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Minor finished his career with a record of 13-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. Over the course of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, he struck out 184 batters and recorded five saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations.
Minor played during an era marked by offensive explosion in the late 1990s, characterized by a significant increase in home runs and batting averages across the league. Despite this challenging environment, he established himself as a reliable option for his teams, demonstrating resilience and skill in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game left a lasting impact, as he navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving sport, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 10 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 225.0 | 231 | 110 | 29 | 70 | 184 | 4.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | 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 | 94.3 | 94 | 43 | 26 | 84 | 4.10 | 2227.8 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 8.05 | -546.3 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 | 44 | 19 | 13 | 43 | 3.66 | 729.4 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 3.51 | 174.5 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 27 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 4.97 | -1169.5 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.0 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4.50 | -91.2 |
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 | 0.154 | 0.214 | 0.231 | 0.445 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | 0.200 | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 157 | 0 | 14 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | PIT | P | 65 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYN | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SEA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | HOU | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |