Paul Blair
Paul L. D. Blair "Motormouth"
Born: February 1, 1944
Cushing, OK US
Deceased: December 26, 2013
Baltimore, MD US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 3B, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 168
Career: 1962-1965
Major League Statistics
Paul Blair compiled a career batting average of .287 with 44 home runs and 218 RBI in his 429-game career with the Santa Barbara Rancheros, Stockton Ports, Elmira Pioneers and Rochester Red Wings. He began playing during the 1962 season and last took the field during the 1965 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | CALL | Santa Barbara Rancheros | 122 | 485 | 417 | 69 | 95 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 63 | 9 | 5 | 54 | 147 | .228 | .317 | .391 | .708 | 163 | 3 | 6 | 5 | ||
| 1963 | A | CALL | Stockton Ports | 139 | 618 | 540 | 126 | 175 | 30 | 10 | 16 | 77 | 60 | 9 | 69 | 81 | .324 | .400 | .506 | .906 | 273 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | 23 | 74 | 69 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | .130 | .176 | .261 | .437 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1964 | AA | EL | Elmira Pioneers | 108 | 463 | 415 | 81 | 129 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 52 | 34 | 11 | 37 | 60 | .311 | .367 | .443 | .811 | 184 | 3 | 3 | 5 | ||
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | 37 | 159 | 143 | 17 | 47 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 20 | .329 | .386 | .524 | .911 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 429 | 1799 | 1584 | 299 | 455 | 66 | 30 | 44 | 218 | 112 | 28 | 176 | 321 | .287 | .359 | .450 | .809 | 713 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | CALL | Santa Barbara Rancheros | OF | 114 | 187 | 20 | 8 | 7 | .963 | 1.816 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Stockton Ports | SS | 17 | 24 | 33 | 5 | 9 | .919 | 3.353 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Stockton Ports | OF | 113 | 218 | 13 | 8 | 1 | .967 | 2.044 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Stockton Ports | 3B | 10 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | .926 | 2.500 |
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | OF | 23 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .974 | 1.609 |
| 1964 | AA | EL | Elmira Pioneers | OF | 105 | 247 | 10 | 5 | 1 | .981 | 2.448 |
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | OF | 37 | 81 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .965 | 2.243 |
| Totals | 419 | 795 | 102 | 32 | 18 | .966 | 2.141 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | California League | Santa Barbara Rancheros | NYN | ||
| 1963 | A | California League | Stockton Ports | BAL | ||
| 1964 | AA | Eastern League | Elmira Pioneers | BAL | ||
| 1964 | AAA | International League | Rochester Red Wings | BAL | ||
| 1965 | AAA | International League | Rochester Red Wings | BAL |
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