Joe Blanton #56
Washington Nationals
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 3"/225
- Joseph Matthew Blanton
- Status: Free Agent
- Nickname: Joe B
- Born: 12/11/1980 in Nashville, TN
- Draft: 2002, Oakland Athletics, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 24
- College: Kentucky
- MLB Debut: 9/21/2004
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 76 | 27-21 | 3.43 | 427.1 | 387 | 1.14 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 427 | 101-97 | 4.38 | 1767.2 | 1284 | 1.34 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 216 | .106 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .263 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MLB Career Stats | 216 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .106 | .157 | .263 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiLB Career Stats | 27 | 21 | 3.43 | 76 | 68 | 1 | 427.1 | 387 | 1.14 |
| MLB Career Stats | 101 | 97 | 4.38 | 427 | 252 | 2 | 1767.2 | 1284 | 1.34 |
Latest Transactions
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November 2, 2017 | RHP Joe Blanton elected free agency. |
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October 13, 2017 | Washington Nationals activated RHP Joe Blanton. |
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October 6, 2017 | Washington Nationals reassigned RHP Joe Blanton to the minor leagues. |
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June 11, 2017 | Washington Nationals activated RHP Joe Blanton from the 10-day disabled list. |
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June 8, 2017 | Washington Nationals sent RHP Joe Blanton on a rehab assignment to Harrisburg Senators. |
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May 17, 2017 | Washington Nationals placed RHP Joe Blanton on the 10-day disabled list. Right shoulder inflammation. |
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March 2, 2017 | Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Joe Blanton. |
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November 3, 2016 | RHP Joe Blanton elected free agency. |
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August 12, 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Joe Blanton from the bereavement list. |
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August 8, 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Joe Blanton on the bereavement list. |
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January 19, 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Joe Blanton. |
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November 2, 2015 | RHP Joe Blanton elected free agency. |
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July 30, 2015 | Pittsburgh Pirates activated RHP Joe Blanton. |
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July 29, 2015 | Kansas City Royals traded RHP Joe Blanton to Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. |
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July 28, 2015 | Kansas City Royals designated RHP Joe Blanton for assignment. |
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May 16, 2015 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Joe Blanton from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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February 13, 2015 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Joe Blanton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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February 13, 2015 | RHP Joe Blanton assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 15, 2014 | Sacramento River Cats released RHP Joe Blanton. |
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March 31, 2014 | Oakland Athletics signed free agent RHP Joe Blanton to a minor league contract. |
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March 31, 2014 | RHP Joe Blanton assigned to Sacramento River Cats. |
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March 26, 2014 | Los Angeles Angels released RHP Joe Blanton. |
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December 12, 2012 | Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Joe Blanton. |
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November 3, 2012 | RHP Joe Blanton elected free agency. |
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August 3, 2012 | Philadelphia Phillies traded RHP Joe Blanton to Los Angeles Dodgers for cash. |
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September 5, 2011 | Joe Blanton roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies. |
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September 2, 2011 | sent RHP Joe Blanton on a rehab assignment to Lakewood BlueClaws. |
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August 17, 2011 | Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Joe Blanton from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. |
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May 23, 2011 | Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Joe Blanton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 16, 2011. right elbow inflammation |
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May 9, 2011 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Joe Blanton from the 15-day disabled list. |
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April 29, 2011 | Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Joe Blanton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 24, 2011. Impingement in his right elbow. |
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May 3, 2010 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Joe Blanton from the 15-day disabled list. |
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April 23, 2010 | Lakewood BlueClaws sent RHP Joe Blanton on a rehab assignment to Reading Phillies. |
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April 20, 2010 | Joe Blanton assigned to Lakewood BlueClaws. |
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April 3, 2010 | Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Joe Blanton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2010. Left oblique strain. |
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Awards
Futures Game Selection
| Year | ||
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| 2004 | Sacramento River Cats | PCL |
AL Rookie of the Month
| Month | ||
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| 06/2005 | Oakland Athletics | AL |
| 08/2005 | Oakland Athletics | AL |
World Series Championship
| Year | ||
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| 2008 | Philadelphia Phillies | NL |
League Rankings
Doubles
| 2B | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 37 | in AL |
| 2012 | 37 | in |
| 2012 | 9 | in NL |
| 2012 | 28 | in NL |
| 2007 | 42 | in AL |
| 2006 | 50 | in AL |
| 2005 | 42 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | in AL |
| 2012 | 6 | in |
| 2012 | 2 | in NL |
| 2012 | 4 | in NL |
| 2007 | 4 | in AL |
| 2006 | 4 | in AL |
| 2005 | 4 | in AL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | in AL |
| 2012 | 29 | in |
| 2012 | 7 | in NL |
| 2012 | 22 | in NL |
| 2010 | 27 | in NL |
| 2010 | 2 | in EAS |
| 2010 | 0 | in SAL |
| 2010 | 2 | in |
| 2009 | 30 | in NL |
| 2005 | 23 | in AL |
Innings Pitched
| IP | ||
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| 2009 | 195.1 | in NL |
| 2007 | 230.0 | in AL |
| 2006 | 194.1 | in AL |
| 2005 | 201.1 | in AL |
Losses
| Losses | ||
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| 2013 | 14 | in AL |
| 2012 | 13 | in |
| 2012 | 4 | in NL |
| 2012 | 9 | in NL |
| 2008 | 12 | in |
| 2008 | 0 | in NL |
| 2008 | 12 | in AL |
| 2007 | 10 | in AL |
| 2006 | 12 | in AL |
| 2005 | 12 | in AL |
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2013 | 96 | in AL |
| 2012 | 106 | in |
| 2012 | 32 | in NL |
| 2012 | 74 | in NL |
| 2010 | 104 | in NL |
| 2010 | 5 | in EAS |
| 2010 | 0 | in SAL |
| 2010 | 5 | in |
| 2007 | 106 | in AL |
| 2006 | 111 | in AL |
Hits
| H | ||
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| 2012 | 207 | in |
| 2012 | 66 | in NL |
| 2012 | 141 | in NL |
| 2010 | 206 | in NL |
| 2010 | 9 | in EAS |
| 2010 | 0 | in SAL |
| 2010 | 9 | in |
| 2009 | 198 | in NL |
| 2007 | 240 | in AL |
| 2006 | 241 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2012 | 757 | in |
| 2012 | 227 | in NL |
| 2012 | 530 | in NL |
| 2009 | 755 | in NL |
| 2007 | 893 | in AL |
| 2006 | 781 | in AL |
Wins
| Wins | ||
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| 2009 | 12 | in NL |
| 2007 | 14 | in AL |
| 2006 | 16 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2013 | 310 | in AL |
| 2012 | 343 | in |
| 2012 | 100 | in NL |
| 2012 | 243 | in NL |
| 2010 | 328 | in NL |
| 2010 | 17 | in EAS |
| 2010 | 0 | in SAL |
| 2010 | 17 | in |
| 2009 | 331 | in NL |
| 2007 | 338 | in AL |
| 2006 | 350 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2012 | 166 | in |
| 2012 | 51 | in NL |
| 2012 | 115 | in NL |
| 2009 | 163 | in NL |
| 2007 | 140 | in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2009 | 8 | in NL |
Games Played
| BP | ||
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| 2016 | 75 | in NL |
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