Blake Parker
Born: 6/19/1985 in Fayetteville, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-05-17 | Final Game: 2021-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Richard Blake Parker
Biography
Blake Parker was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career spanning from 2012 to 2021. Born in 1985, Parker emerged as a reliable arm in Major League Baseball, showcasing a strong skill set that included a career record of 16-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47. Over his tenure, he struck out 383 batters and recorded 34 saves, establishing himself as a valuable asset in the bullpens of various teams.
Parker's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts and maintain a low ERA, making him a crucial component in high-leverage situations. Throughout his career, he contributed to the game during a time when bullpens were increasingly pivotal to team success, reflecting the evolving strategy in modern baseball. His performances earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the game during his active years. Parker's journey through the majors is a testament to perseverance and skill, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 11 | 350 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 345.3 | 301 | 133 | 50 | 113 | 383 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6.00 | - |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.3 | 39 | 14 | 15 | 55 | 2.72 | - |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 5.14 | - |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.3 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 4.96 | - |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 3 | 3 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 67.3 | 40 | 19 | 16 | 86 | 2.54 | 2809.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 2 | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 66.3 | 63 | 24 | 19 | 70 | 3.26 | -416.8 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 36.3 | 34 | 17 | 16 | 34 | 4.21 | -758.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 31 | 5.04 | -118.8 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 2.81 | 431.1 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 43 | 15 | 14 | 37 | 3.09 | 222.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 47 | 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 | 350 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | P | 49 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAA | P | 71 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAA | P | 67 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIN | P | 37 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | PHI | P | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CLE | P | 47 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 350 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 2004, 2005, 2006 |