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Joe Blanton

Joe Blanton - Oakland Athletics
  • W-L 5-11
  • ERA 4.76
  • K 60
  • Walks 35
  • WHIP 1.41
Oakland Athletics
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 256
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Born: Dec 11, 1980 - Nashville, TN
  • College: Kentucky
  • Draft: 2002 - 1st round (24th pick) by the Oakland Athletics

News and Notes

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 Player Notes

Jul 5 RHP Joe Blanton had his "best performance by far of the year," according to manager Bob Geren. Blanton lasted seven innings and gave up one run and six hits, including five singles. Blanton had lost five of six starts and yielded seven runs in four innings in his last start, vs. the Giants. Yahoo! Sports


Jul 5 Blanton pitched seven innings against the White Sox on Friday to win for the second time in three starts.

Advice: Blanton allowed one run and six hits while striking out five. He improved to 5-11 with a 4.76 ERA in 19 starts this year.

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Jul 5 The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Joe Blanton improved to 5-11 on the season Friday, July 4, after allowing one run on seven innings of work. He gave up six hits and two walks while striking out five in the game. KFFL


Jul 4 Blanton pitched seven strong innings to lead Oakland to a 7-1 win over Chicago on Friday evening.

Recommendation: Blanton (5-11) allowed six hits, a pair of walks and one earned run while striking out five and lowered his ERA to 4.76.

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