Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Joe Blanton
current status:
On roster
#55 SP |
6'2", 220 lbs.
| LA Angels
Birth Date:December 11, 1980 (32 years old)
Place of Birth:Nashville, TN
Hometown:Bowling Green, KY
Bats:R
Throws:R
Bats:R
Throws:R
Experience:9 years
Drafted:Drafted by Oakland in 2002 (1st round).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.
Drafted:Drafted by Oakland in 2002 (1st round).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.
COLD
0-1, 11.00 in last 9IP
0-1, 11.00 in last 9IP
Season Stats
| G | GS | W | L | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 86 | 39 | 37 | 8 | 13 | 35 | 6.62 |
| On Pace | 33 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 317 | 144 | 136 | 29 | 48 | 129 | 6.62 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: | Throws darting low-90s heat, a slider and curveball--all with command. Has endurance and is able to log a boatload of innings. |
| Flaws: | Doesn't have a dominant pitch, so he is somewhat limited in striking batters out. Can be too hittable and serves up too many gopher balls. Must always keep his weight in check. |
| Career Potential: | Average right-hander. |
Movements & Injuries
| 2012 | |
|---|---|
| 12/05/2012 | Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Angels to a two-year contract. |
| 10/29/2012 | Filed for free agency. |
| 8/03/2012 | Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies. |
| 2011 | |
| 9/05/2011 | Missed 97 games (right elbow inflammation). |
| 8/17/2011 | Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right elbow inflammation). |
| 5/22/2011 | Right elbow inflammation, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 16th, 2011). |
| 5/19/2011 | Right elbow injury, day-to-day. |
| 5/14/2011 | Missed 2 games (sore right elbow). |
| 5/11/2011 | Sore right elbow, day-to-day. |
| 5/09/2011 | Missed 13 games (right elbow injury). |
| 4/29/2011 | Right elbow injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 24th, 2011). |
| 2010 | |
| 5/03/2010 | Missed 24 games (oblique injury). |
| 4/01/2010 | Oblique injury, early September. |
| 1/21/2010 | Re-signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a one-year contract. |
| 2009 | |
| 1/20/2009 | Re-signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a one-year contract. |
| 2008 | |
| 7/17/2008 | Acquired from the Oakland Athletics. |
| 1/18/2008 | Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract. |
| 2005 | |
| 2/22/2005 | Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract. |
| 2004 | |
| 9/18/2004 | Contract purchased from Sacramento (AAA). |
| 3/21/2004 | Assigned by the Oakland Athletics to their minor league camp. |
Career Transactions
| 2012 | |
| 12/05/2012 | Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Angels. |
| 8/03/2012 | Philadelphia Phillies traded Joe Blanton to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named (Ryan O'Sullivan 08/16) or cash considerations. |
| 2008 | |
| 7/17/2008 | Oakland Athletics traded Joe Blanton to Philadelphia Phillies for Josh Outman, Adrian Cardenas and Matt Spencer. |
| 2002 | |
| 6/05/2002 | Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (24th overall) in 2002. |
Player News
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Blanton lit up by Royals, falls to 0-7 | 05/14/2013 2:50 AM
News
The Royals blitzed Joe Blanton on Monday night for seven earned runs over 4 2/3 innings.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The right-hander struck out seven and didn't walk a batter, but the Royals were thoroughly unimpressed with his stuff, racking up 12 hits. If you're a glass-half-full guy or gal, we'll point out that Blanton entered the contest with three consecutive quality starts. While his peripherals suggest improvement is coming, Blanton simply can't get much worse than his 0-7 record or 6.46 ERA. If he can't get his act together Saturday against the White Sox, shouts for his rotation spot will intensify. |
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Blanton moves to 0-6 as Angels fall to Astros | 05/08/2013 11:59 PM
News
Joe Blanton allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings, but the Angels lost to the Astros on Wednesday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The right-hander has now turned in quality starts in his last three outings and has three losses to show for it. What's more, the Angels have now lost every one of Blanton's starts this year. Blanton does deserve some of his fate, though -- he's now got a 5.66 ERA and 1.79 WHIP on the season. He's not a factor in mixed leagues at this point. He'll search for his first win Monday against the Royals. |
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Joe Blanton drops to 0-4 | 04/28/2013 12:45 AM
News
Joe Blanton fell to 0-4 for the Angels after giving up three runs in six innings against the Mariners on Saturday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Technically, it was his first quality start of the year. Though since he was facing the Mariners, we're not sure three runs in six innings really qualifies as a quality start. He's not worth using against the Orioles next week. |
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Blanton knocked around again | 04/23/2013 1:34 AM
News
Joe Blanton was roughed up for four runs on 12 hits and a walk over six innings in Monday's loss to the Rangers.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
He failed to strike out a batter. Blanton was handed a 6-3 lead to start the seventh, but he gave up a leadoff single and then watched the bullpen cough up the lead. The right-hander has now allowed a whopping 38 hits over 20 2/3 innings this season and has whiffed just eight batters. He'll get the Mariners at Safeco this weekend. |
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Joe Blanton allows two more homers in loss | 04/16/2013 12:11 AM
News
Joe Blanton surrendered four runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings Monday in a loss to the Twins.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Blanton gave up two more homers on a cold night at Target Field. He's allowed six bombs in 14 2/3 innings for the season. There's still hope that he'll have some value in AL-only leagues as the season goes along, but he's a tough guy to play right now. |
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Joe Blanton gives up six runs to A's | 04/11/2013 2:08 AM
News
Joe Blanton gave up six runs and 10 hits in five innings Wednesday in a loss to the Athletics.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The Angels thought Blanton's recent ERAs were deceptive and that if he was put in a big ballpark with a great defensive outfield, he'd turn it around. It may yet happen, but two starts in, he's 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA and four homers allowed in 10 innings. AL-only leaguers should hold on to him and hope for better results Monday against the Twins. |
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Blanton allows five runs in loss to Reds | 04/04/2013 3:33 PM
News
Joe Blanton surrendered five runs -- four earned -- over five innings Thursday in a loss to the Reds.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Blanton gave up seven hits, including home runs to Shin-Soo Choo, Chris Heisey and Todd Frazier. The right-hander was excellent this spring in the Cactus League but isn't going to be an attractive regular-season fantasy option. He will face off against the A's next week. |
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Joe Blanton holds down Dodgers | 03/28/2013 11:47 PM
News
Joe Blanton held the Dodgers scoreless over six innings in his final spring training start Thursday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Facing a lineup made up mostly of Dodgers' regulars, Blanton allowed five hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out four. The right-hander has had a great showing during Cactus League play, posting a 2.37 ERA and 13/0 K/BB ratio over 19 innings. |
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Joe Blanton has good outing Saturday | 03/23/2013 7:07 PM
News
Joe Blanton allowed two runs over six innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Cubs.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Blanton now has a spring ERA of 3.46. The 32-year-old right-hander allowed seven hits and struck out five in his six innings. He'll be counted on to take the ball every fifth day for the Angels in 2013. |
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Joe Blanton goes five solid | 03/13/2013 8:05 PM
News
Joe Blanton permitted two runs over five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
He gave up five hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out a pair. Blanton hasn't had an ERA lower than 4.71 in three years, but he's peripherals were good and he'll have a pitcher-friendly home park in 2013. |
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Blanton allows one run in spring debut | 03/03/2013 9:22 PM
News
Joe Blanton gave up one run over two innings of work in his spring debut Sunday against the Cubs.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
It was typical Blanton, he allowed a home run to Brian Bogusevic in the first inning, but managed to retire his final six batters. Blanton is locked-in as the Angels' No. 3 starter and should make for a solid AL-only option. |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | GS | DEC | YTD W | YTD L | YTD SV | YTD ERA | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2013 | Ana | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/18/2013 | Ana | ChA | 1 | - | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6.62 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | - |
| 5/17/2013 | Ana | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/16/2013 | Ana | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/15/2013 | Ana | KC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/14/2013 | Ana | KC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/13/2013 | Ana | KC | 1 | L | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6.46 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | - |
| 5/12/2013 | Ana | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/11/2013 | Ana | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/10/2013 | Ana | ChA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/09/2013 | Ana | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/08/2013 | Ana | Hou | 1 | L | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5.66 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | - |
| 5/07/2013 | Ana | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/05/2013 | Ana | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/04/2013 | Ana | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/03/2013 | Ana | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/02/2013 | Ana | Bal | 1 | L | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5.97 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | - |
| 5/01/2013 | Ana | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/30/2013 | Ana | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/29/2013 | Ana | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/28/2013 | Ana | Sea | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/27/2013 | Ana | Sea | 1 | L | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.09 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | - |
| 4/26/2013 | Ana | Sea | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/25/2013 | Ana | Sea | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/24/2013 | Ana | Tex | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/23/2013 | Ana | Tex | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/22/2013 | Ana | Tex | 1 | - | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.84 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 4/21/2013 | Ana | Det | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/20/2013 | Ana | Det | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/19/2013 | Ana | Det | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/16/2013 | Ana | Min | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/15/2013 | Ana | Min | 1 | L | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8.59 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | - |
| 4/14/2013 | Ana | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/13/2013 | Ana | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/12/2013 | Ana | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/11/2013 | Ana | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/10/2013 | Ana | Oak | 1 | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | - |
| 4/09/2013 | Ana | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/07/2013 | Ana | Tex | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/06/2013 | Ana | Tex | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/05/2013 | Ana | Tex | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/04/2013 | Ana | Cin | 1 | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | - |
| 4/03/2013 | Ana | Cin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/01/2013 | Ana | Cin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Year | Team | League | G | GS | W | L | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LA Angels | AL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 86 | 39 | 37 | 8 | 13 | 35 | 6.62 |
| 2012 | LA Dodgers | NL | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.2 | 66 | 32 | 32 | 7 | 16 | 51 | 4.99 |
| Philadelphia | NL | 21 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 133.1 | 141 | 74 | 68 | 22 | 18 | 115 | 4.59 | |
| Total Phi/LA | NL | 31 | 30 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 191 | 207 | 106 | 100 | 29 | 34 | 166 | 4.71 | |
| 2011 | Philadelphia | NL | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 | 52 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 35 | 5.01 |
| Lakewood | A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| 2010 | Philadelphia | NL | 29 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175.2 | 206 | 104 | 94 | 27 | 43 | 134 | 4.82 |
| Reading | AA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5.62 | |
| Lakewood | A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | |
| 2009 | Philadelphia | NL | 31 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195.1 | 198 | 89 | 88 | 30 | 59 | 163 | 4.05 |
| 2008 | Philadelphia | NL | 13 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.2 | 66 | 36 | 33 | 10 | 31 | 49 | 4.20 |
| Oakland | AL | 20 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 145 | 74 | 70 | 12 | 35 | 62 | 4.96 | |
| Total Oak/Phi | MLB | 33 | 33 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197.2 | 211 | 110 | 103 | 22 | 66 | 111 | 4.69 | |
| 2007 | Oakland | AL | 34 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 230 | 240 | 106 | 101 | 16 | 40 | 140 | 3.95 |
| 2006 | Oakland | AL | 32 | 31 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 194.1 | 241 | 111 | 104 | 17 | 58 | 107 | 4.82 |
| 2005 | Oakland | AL | 33 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 201.1 | 178 | 86 | 79 | 23 | 67 | 116 | 3.53 |
| 2004 | Oakland | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5.63 |
| Sacramento | AAA | 28 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 176.1 | 199 | 101 | 82 | 13 | 34 | 143 | 4.19 | |
| 2003 | Midland | AA | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35.2 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 1.26 |
| Kane County | A | 21 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 133 | 110 | 47 | 38 | 6 | 19 | 144 | 2.57 | |
| 2002 | Vancouver | A | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 3.14 |
| Modesto | A | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.50 | |
| MLB | Total | MLB | 246 | 237 | 83 | 82 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1485 | 1625 | 779 | 734 | 178 | 391 | 1013 | 4.45 |
| AL | Total | AL | 131 | 127 | 47 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 811 | 896 | 421 | 396 | 77 | 215 | 466 | 4.39 |
| NL | Total | NL | 115 | 110 | 36 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 674 | 729 | 358 | 338 | 101 | 176 | 547 | 4.51 |
| AAA | Total | AAA | 28 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 176.1 | 199 | 101 | 82 | 13 | 34 | 143 | 4.19 |
| AA | Total | AA | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43.2 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 35 | 2.06 |
| A | Total | A | 29 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 156.1 | 129 | 58 | 48 | 7 | 27 | 167 | 2.76 |
2013 Game Highs
| TOTAL | OPP | DATE | LAST SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Innings Pitched (Starting) | 8.0 | vs. Bal | May 2 | 9.0 |
| Most Strikeouts (Starting) | 7 | vs. KC | May 13 | 8 |
Career Highs (SEASON)
| TOTAL | SEASON | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 34 | 2007 (Oak) |
| Wins | 16 | 2006 (Oak) |
| Losses | 13 | 2012 (Phi/LA) |
| Innings Pitched | 230 | 2007 (Oak) |
| Games Started | 34 | 2007 (Oak) |
| Completed Games | 3 | 2007 (Oak) |
| Shutouts | 1 | 3 times-last: 2012 (Phi/LA) |
| Hits Allowed | 241 | 2006 (Oak) |
| Runs Allowed | 111 | 2006 (Oak) |
| Earned Runs Allowed | 104 | 2006 (Oak) |
| Home Runs Allowed | 30 | 2009 (Phi) |
| Walks | 67 | 2005 (Oak) |
| Strikeouts | 166 | 2012 (Phi/LA) |
| Earned Run Average | 3.53 | 2005 (Oak) |
| WHIP | 1.22 | 2005 (Oak) |
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