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    Joe Blanton

    JoeBlanton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      11/12/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Bowling Green, KY
    • College
      Kentucky

    Career Stats

    • SV
      2
    • ERA
      4.38
    • K
      1284
    • WHIP
      1.34
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate11/12/1980
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceBowling Green, KY
    Debut Year2004
    CollegeKentucky

    Career History

    Washington Nationals
    Washington Nationals2017-2017 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers2012*-2012, 2016-2016 (2 Seasons)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2015*-2015 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2015*-2015 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Angels
    Los Angeles Angels2013-2013 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2008*-2012* (5 Seasons)
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics2004-2008* (5 Seasons)

    MLB News

    Passan to McAfee: It's clear Pirates believe they can build around Griffin

    Passan to McAfee: It's clear Pirates believe they can build around Griffin

    Jeff Passan joins Pat McAfee and breaks down the Pirates' decision to give Konnor Griffin a franchise-record contract extension.
    White Sox demote struggling pitcher Shane Smith to Triple-A

    White Sox demote struggling pitcher Shane Smith to Triple-A

    The White Sox have demoted struggling right-hander Shane Smith, their Opening Day starter, to the minors.
    Guardians' Gabriel Arias (hamstring) likely to miss 4-8 weeks

    Guardians' Gabriel Arias (hamstring) likely to miss 4-8 weeks

    Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is "in some pain," manager Stephen Vogt said, and is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain.
    Mariners put OF Victor Robles (pec strain) on 10-day injured list

    Mariners put OF Victor Robles (pec strain) on 10-day injured list

    The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pec strain and recalled Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma.
    Mad Dog can't contain his disgust at the Marlins

    Mad Dog can't contain his disgust at the Marlins

    Chris "Mad Dog" Russo sounds off on the Marlins for not allowing catchers to call pitches.
    Blue Jays' minor league affiliate scores 8 runs without a hit

    Blue Jays' minor league affiliate scores 8 runs without a hit

    Toronto's Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.
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