1B Kyle 'Shoots' Blanks #59
Auckland Tuatara (HOU) AA
Age: 41 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Good
09/16/1991
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1B KYLE 'SHOOTS' BLANKS #59 - AGE: 41 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB WAR
87 234 60 14 0 6 34 36 77 .256 .366 .393 2 1.6
BATTING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.  
Contact 4 5 4 4
Gap 5 5 5 5
Power 6 6 6 6
Eye 6 6 6 6
Avoid K's 2 2 2 2
FIELDING RATINGS
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 3 5
Errors: - 3 4
Arm: - 3 5
Turn DP: - 3 -
Ability: - - -
POSITION RATINGS
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 5
1st Base: 6 Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: 4
3rd Base: -
       
RUN/BUNT
Running Speed: 2
Stealing Ability: 9
Baserunning Inst.: 6
Sacrifice Bunt: 1
Bunt for Hit: 1
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
09/13/1991 CHE Win, 1-0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
09/12/1991 CHE Win, 3-2 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 0
09/10/1991 @ CHE Loss, 4-5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
09/09/1991 @ CHE Loss, 1-6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
09/08/1991 @ CHE Loss, 2-3 3 1 2 0 0 1 1 0
09/06/1991 CHE Win, 3-2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
09/02/1991 @ ECB Win, 5-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
09/01/1991 @ ECB Win, 5-0 5 0 0 0 0 1 4 0
08/31/1991 @ ECB Win, 4-3 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 0
08/30/1991 @ CHE Loss, 0-3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
PERSONALITY
Kyle has a generally positive influence on his teammates.
High: Loyalty
Low: Greed
Birthday:09/11/1950
Born in:Souderton, PA
Nationality:American
Height:6' 6"
Weight:285 lbs
Local Popularity:Fair
National Pop.:Insignificant
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:6 Years, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:7 Years, None
Pro Service:19 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Option Years:Out of option years
Contract Extension:Minor League Extension
Drafted:1971, 2nd Pick in Round 4
ABBA DOUBLE A 1991 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 87 234 60 14 0 6 34 36 36 77 .256 .366 .393 .759 .351 .137 117
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 46 276 5 2 0 4 0 1 92 20 2 0 100.0 36.4 5.50 1.6  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   91 26 6 0 3 16 17 10 22 0 0 0 .286 .356 .451 .807
Versus Right   143 34 8 0 3 18 19 26 55 1 0 5 .238 .371 .357 .728
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Last Week   6 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 .571 .500 1.071
April   24 7 4 0 0 7 4 7 7 1 0 0 .292 .438 .458 .896
May   58 18 4 0 3 14 10 13 15 0 0 1 .310 .444 .534 .979
June   38 10 1 0 1 6 6 4 14 0 0 3 .263 .378 .368 .746
July   51 10 2 0 1 5 6 5 14 0 0 0 .196 .268 .294 .562
August   57 15 3 0 1 2 10 6 22 0 0 1 .263 .344 .368 .712
September   6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 .000 .143 .000 .143
Postseason   10 6 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 .600 .667 .600 1.267
Last Year   501 153 28 0 24 92 117 76 148 5 0 17 .305 .411 .505 .916
Career   1408 385 79 1 58 249 255 209 458 14 0 38 .273 .379 .455 .833
Home   100 32 9 0 3 15 19 19 34 0 0 4 .320 .447 .500 .947
Road   134 28 5 0 3 19 17 17 43 1 0 1 .209 .301 .313 .614
Grass   234 60 14 0 6 34 36 36 77 1 0 5 .256 .366 .393 .759
Day   18 9 1 0 3 11 5 7 2 0 0 1 .500 .654 1.056 1.709
Night   216 51 13 0 3 23 31 29 75 1 0 4 .236 .336 .338 .674
As Starter   189 49 13 0 4 27 29 31 55 1 0 4 .259 .373 .392 .765
As Reliever / Substitution   45 11 1 0 2 7 7 5 22 0 0 1 .244 .333 .400 .733
CAREER BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1973 Milwaukee - ABBA 22 45 59 11 1 0 1 3 8 4 3 0 18 0 0 .186 .273 .254 .527 50 53 -0.5
1974 Milwaukee - ABBA 23 47 86 18 3 2 6 16 10 9 1 1 27 0 0 .209 .289 .500 .789 115 115 0.2
1975 Milwaukee - ABBA 24 127 390 102 13 1 12 35 50 28 9 1 87 2 1 .262 .325 .392 .717 95 99 -0.1
1976 Milwaukee - ABBA 25 26 36 9 1 0 2 5 4 0 0 0 9 0 0 .250 .250 .444 .694 92 93 0.1
1977 Milwaukee - ABBA 26 96 252 60 6 0 12 36 32 23 5 2 56 1 0 .238 .312 .405 .717 100 104 0.4
1982 Yokohama - ABBA 31 30 64 17 4 0 2 9 5 4 2 0 18 0 0 .266 .329 .422 .750 109 116 0.2
Total ABBA 371 887 217 28 3 35 104 109 68 20 4 215 3 1 .245 .312 .401 .713 96 100 0.3
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1972 Eau Claire - AA 21 118 151 34 8 0 6 30 18 28 3 2 62 0 0 .225 .353 .397 .751 111 112 0.9
1978 Sydney - AAA 27 91 321 75 12 0 14 49 55 47 10 1 110 2 1 .234 .348 .402 .750 101 109 1.6
1979 Sydney - AAA 28 76 222 53 13 0 9 29 31 28 5 2 77 1 0 .239 .335 .419 .754 104 105 1.0
1980 Sydney - AAA 29 89 133 38 4 0 3 12 20 22 3 3 45 0 0 .286 .391 .383 .775 115 107 0.6
1981 Sydney - AAA 30 94 346 107 21 0 20 59 74 35 8 1 107 0 0 .309 .385 .543 .928 148 145 4.1
1983 Readfield - AAA 32 140 561 185 53 4 21 101 112 64 8 2 191 4 0 .330 .405 .551 .956 128 153 7.1
1984 Sydney - AAA 33 58 152 40 11 1 2 23 20 13 2 1 52 2 0 .263 .327 .388 .716 99 103 0.7
1985 Sydney - AAA 34 87 188 50 7 0 8 33 30 28 3 0 71 1 2 .266 .370 .431 .801 120 125 1.5
1986 Sydney - AAA 35 56 122 30 6 0 7 24 19 18 3 2 46 0 0 .246 .352 .467 .819 122 124 1.1
1987 Sydney - AAA 36 101 213 53 12 0 10 30 29 32 5 1 72 1 0 .249 .359 .446 .805 130 136 2.0
1988 Auckland - AA 37 138 522 138 29 1 22 93 84 69 13 6 171 3 0 .264 .361 .450 .811 129 139 5.2
1989 Sydney - AAA 38 87 265 66 16 1 7 47 34 23 5 1 104 3 0 .249 .320 .396 .716 100 104 1.4
1990 Auckland - AA 39 137 501 153 28 0 24 92 117 76 17 5 148 4 1 .305 .411 .505 .916 161 169 7.7
1991 Auckland - AA 40 87 234 60 14 0 6 34 36 36 5 1 77 2 0 .256 .366 .393 .759 106 117 1.6
Total AAAA 879 2523 697 155 6 101 407 424 310 52 14 875 14 3 .276 .365 .463 .828 119 126
Total AA 480 1408 385 79 1 58 249 255 209 38 14 458 9 1 .273 .379 .455 .833 135 143
CAREER POSTSEASON BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1973 Milwaukee - ABBA 22 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 -100 -137 -0.5
1974 Milwaukee - ABBA 23 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .500 .500 2.000 2.500 555 649 -0.2
1982 Yokohama - ABBA 31 1 5 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 .200 .333 .200 .533 55 70 -0.1
1991 Auckland - AA 40 6 10 6 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 .600 .667 .600 1.267 246 270 0.1
Total ABBA 5 9 2 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 .222 .300 .556 .856 124 144
Total AA 6 10 6 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 .600 .667 .600 1.267 246 270
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1973 Milwaukee - MLB CF 12 7 14 0 0 15 1 .933 72.2 1.73 -4.0 .717
1973 Milwaukee - MLB RF 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 9.0 1.00 -0.0 .979
1974 Milwaukee - MLB LF 12 8 25 2 0 28 1 .964 81.2 2.98 -2.6 .871
1974 Milwaukee - MLB CF 2 2 3 1 0 4 0 1.000 20.0 1.80 -0.1 .975
1974 Milwaukee - MLB RF 10 6 14 0 0 14 0 1.000 55.2 2.26 +0.5 1.057
1975 Milwaukee - MLB LF 7 2 7 0 0 7 0 1.000 26.2 2.36 -0.1 .973
1975 Milwaukee - MLB CF 7 6 9 0 0 9 0 1.000 55.0 1.47 -0.9 .878
1975 Milwaukee - MLB RF 101 101 214 4 1 221 3 .986 874.2 2.24 -9.6 .937
1976 Milwaukee - MLB LF 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 3.0 3.00 -0.0 .981
1976 Milwaukee - MLB CF 3 3 11 0 0 12 1 .917 23.0 4.30 -0.1 .986
1976 Milwaukee - MLB RF 5 3 10 0 0 13 3 .769 33.0 2.73 -0.2 .982
1977 Milwaukee - MLB 1B 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 2.0 9.00 +0.0 1.037
1977 Milwaukee - MLB SS 1 1 3 1 0 5 1 .800 9.0 4.00 -0.5 .505
1977 Milwaukee - MLB LF 3 1 8 0 0 8 0 1.000 16.0 4.50 -0.1 .983
1977 Milwaukee - MLB CF 4 2 4 0 0 4 0 1.000 21.2 1.66 -0.0 .988
1977 Milwaukee - MLB RF 57 54 140 4 1 145 1 .993 481.2 2.69 -3.8 .960
1982 Yokohama - MLB 1B 21 16 143 4 8 148 1 .993 145.2 9.08 +0.2 .974
1982 Yokohama - MLB LF 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 3.0 3.00 +0.2 .955
1991 Auckland - AA LF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 12.1 0.73 -0.1 1.042
1991 Auckland - AA RF 47 43 87 0 0 87 0 1.000 402.1 1.95 +1.3 1.018
1991 Auckland - AA 1B 2 2 8 0 1 8 0 1.000 15.0 4.80 +0.2 1.074
1991 Auckland - AA C 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 1.000 4.0 9.00 -0.7 .000 3 0 0 0.0
1991 Auckland - AA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 5.0 1.80 0.0 .000
TOTAL C 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 1.000 4.0 9.00 -0.7 .000 3 0 0 0.0
TOTAL 1B 25 18 153 4 9 158 1 .994 162.2 8.69 +0.4 .990
TOTAL 2B 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 5.0 1.80 0.0 .000
TOTAL SS 1 1 3 1 0 5 1 .800 9.0 4.00 -0.5 .505
TOTAL LF 30 12 43 2 0 46 1 .978 142.2 2.84 -2.8 .914
TOTAL CF 28 20 41 1 0 44 2 .955 192.1 1.97 -5.0 .854
TOTAL RF 225 207 466 8 2 481 7 .985 1856.1 2.30 -11.7 .964
PLAYER HISTORY
11/22/1971 Drafted in the 1971 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 2, 38th overall pick) by the Milwaukee Bears.
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 6 (6).
04/10/1972 Named the #53 prospect in the ABBA
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 6 (6).
04/10/1973 Named the #38 prospect in the ABBA
08/01/1973 Wins the ABBA NL Rookie of the Month Award.
11/20/1973 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $200,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/1974 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 6 (6).
06/26/1974 Injured on 06/24/1974, diagnosed with a torn ligament in his thumb, will miss 2 weeks.
11/17/1974 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $200,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/1975 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 6 (6).
07/07/1975 Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 6 days.
11/15/1975 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $310,000 through arbitration.
01/01/1976 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 6 (6).
02/19/1976 Injured (Lacerated hand), out for 2 weeks.
11/14/1976 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $350,000 through arbitration.
01/01/1977 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 6 (6).
11/15/1977 Was not offered arbitration and became a free agent.
01/01/1978 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
02/18/1978 Signed a minor league contract with the Houston Eagles organization.
05/24/1978 Injured on 05/23/1978, diagnosed with a bruised neck, is day-to-day.
07/01/1978 Injured on 06/30/1978, diagnosed with a torn ligament in his thumb, will miss 8 weeks.
01/01/1979 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
04/26/1979 Injured (Chronic back soreness), out for 3 weeks.
06/29/1979 Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
01/01/1980 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
01/01/1981 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
06/06/1981 Injured on 06/03/1981, diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 5-6 weeks.
09/08/1981 Goes 5-5 against the Borman Astros, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 4 R.
09/13/1981 Suspended 4 games after ejection following a brawl.
12/28/1981 Was traded by the Houston Eagles to the Yokohama Dodgers, along with 2B Charlie Gelbert, a 2nd draft pick, in exchange for a 2nd draft pick.
01/01/1982 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
11/13/1982 Became a free agent.
01/01/1983 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
03/03/1983 Signed a minor league contract with the Birmingham Black Barons organization.
06/08/1983 Goes 5-6 against the Wading River Pirates, with 2 2B, 2 RBI and 2 R.
06/19/1983 Was selected to the 1983 ABBA Triple A All-Star Game.
07/30/1983 Goes 0-3 against the Sydney Blue Sox, ending his hitting streak at 21 games.
10/15/1983 Wins the 1983 AAAA SL2 Platinum Stick Award at 1B.
11/18/1983 Became a free agent.
01/01/1984 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
02/04/1984 Signed a minor league contract with the Houston Eagles organization.
07/27/1984 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
10/04/1984 Wins the 1984 ABBA Triple A World Series with the Sydney Blue Sox!
01/01/1985 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
03/01/1985 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
01/01/1986 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
10/11/1986 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
01/01/1987 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
08/28/1987 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
01/01/1988 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
03/11/1988 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
06/26/1988 Was selected to the 1988 ABBA Double A All-Star Game.
10/07/1988 Wins the 1988 AA AA Platinum Stick Award at 1B.
01/01/1989 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
02/23/1989 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
10/03/1989 Wins the 1989 ABBA Triple A World Series with the Sydney Blue Sox!
01/01/1990 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
05/25/1990 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
06/24/1990 Was selected to the 1990 ABBA Double A All-Star Game.
07/01/1990 Wins the AA AA Batter of the Month Award.
09/29/1990 Wins the 1990 AA AA Great Glove Award at LF.
10/01/1990 Wins the 1990 AA AA Platinum Stick Award at LF.
01/01/1991 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 6 (6).
03/01/1991 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Eagles organization.
04/05/1991 Injured (Intercostal strain), out for 6 days.
04/14/1991 Injured (Mild shoulder inflammation), day-to-day for one week.
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