Kyle Blanks
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Kyle Nathaniel Blanks (born September 11, 1986) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers. Blanks wore the unusual uniform number 88 throughout his MLB career. Listed at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and 285 pounds (129 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.
Early life
Blanks was born in Souderton, Pennsylvania and grew up in Moriarty, New Mexico where he was a stand-out for the Moriarty High Pintos. Blanks attended Yavapai College.
Professional career
San Diego Padres
Blanks was selected by
Blanks began the
Blanks started
Hoyer believed that Rizzo would be the starting first baseman for the Padres in 2012.
Blanks played well during 2013 spring training, but began the year with Tucson with left field occupied by Carlos Quentin and first base occupied by Yonder Alonso. Blanks was called up on April 14 when Quentin began serving a suspension for a brawl.[14] He remained with the club after Quentin's return as an injury to Cameron Maybin opened up a spot in the outfield. Blanks also picked up a number of starts at first base in June while Yonder Alonso was on the disabled list with a broken hand. Blanks himself went to the disabled list on July 12 with tendinitis in his left heel.[15] He returned on August 31 after a rehab assignment and spent the rest of the season with the club.[16] For the year, Blanks set a career high with 88 games played and 71 starts. He hit .243 in 280 at-bats with 8 home runs.
Blanks was chosen to start the 2014 season in the minors. Blanks was called up on May 5, after Xavier Nady was designated for assignment. Blanks only played 5 games for the Padres in 2014, getting 2 hits in 10 at bats.
Oakland Athletics
On May 15, 2014, the Padres traded Blanks to the Oakland Athletics for Jake Goebbert[17][18] and minor leaguer Ronald Herrera.[19] He was designated for assignment on November 28, 2014.
Texas Rangers
On December 15, 2014, the Texas Rangers signed Blanks to a minor league contract with a base salary of $1 million, and $600,000 in performance related bonuses if he made the big league roster.[20] Blanks appeared in 18 games for the Rangers in 2015, hitting .313 in 71 plate appearances.
San Francisco Giants
Blanks signed with the San Francisco Giants on a minor league contract in November 2015.[21] Despite missing time in 2016 due to injury, the Giants re-signed Blanks to a minor league deal for the 2017 season. He was released on May 26, 2017.[22]
Acereros de Monclova
On June 13, 2017, Blanks signed with the
Awards and honors
Year | Award/Honor |
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2005 | Arizona Fall League Post-Season All-Star |
2006 | Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star |
2007 | California League Player of the Week |
2007 | California League Mid-Season All-Star |
2007 | California League Post-Season All-Star |
2007 | Baseball America High Class A All-Star |
2008 | Texas League Mid-Season All-Star |
2008 | Texas League Post-Season All-Star |
2008 | Texas League Player of the Week |
2008 | Baseball America Double-A All-Star |
References
- ^ a b c Brock, Corey (2009-06-19). "Blanks promoted in flurry of moves". MLB.com. Archived from the original on 2009-06-22. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ a b c d e Sullivan, Time (February 13, 2010). "Padres' Blanks leaner, keener". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (August 28, 2009). "As Blanks limps, Pads light it up". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014.
- ^ Center, Bill (August 19, 2011). "Blanks keeps up hot pace in Padres victory". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011.
- ^ a b Center, Bill (February 13, 2011). "Slimmer Blanks reports early, focused on rehab". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on February 22, 2011.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (July 28, 2010). "Blanks needs surgery on bad elbow". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on February 22, 2011.
- ^ Center, Bill (December 23, 2010). "Who's on first? Padres close to signing Hawpe". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on February 15, 2011.
- ^ Center, Bill (March 20, 2011). "Padres acquire reliever Neshek from Twins, option Durango, Deduno". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on July 31, 2011.
- ^ a b Norcross, Don (July 21, 2011). "Rizzo demoted after Padres finish Florida sweep". Archived from the original on July 24, 2011.
- ^ Norcross, Don (July 21, 2011). "Maybin puts on a show for Marlins". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
- ^ "Kyle Blanks Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
- ^ Center, Bill (September 30, 2011). "Padres look to upgrade corner outfield spots, bullpen and bench for 2012". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on October 2, 2011.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (April 22, 2012). "Notebook: Blanks' season over". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on May 16, 2014.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (April 14, 2013). "Quentin suspension means call-up for Blanks". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ Brock, Corey; Jamal Collier (July 13, 2013). "Blanks goes on DL with Achilles tendinitis". MLB.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Padres activate INF/OF Kyle Blanks from 15-day DL and option RHP Anthony Bass to Triple-A Tucson". Padres Press Release. Padres.com. August 31, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "A's acquire OF-1B Blanks from Padres". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- ^ "Padres get OF Goebbert in deal with A's". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- ^ "A's send Herrera to Padres to complete Blanks deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Rangers sign Blanks to minor league deal". ESPNDallas.com. December 15, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (December 1, 2015). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 21-27". Baseball America. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Steve (May 26, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/26/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- MiLB.com player profile