Joe Blanton

Joe Blanton is a professional Major League Baseball player. He currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Joseph Matthew Blanton was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on December 11, 1980. He attended Franklin Simpson High School. He continued his education at the University of Kentucky. In 2002, Blanton was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the 24th pick in the MLB draft.Baseball-Reference.com: [1]

In his first season with the Athletics, Blanton appeared in 3 games and had an earned run average of 5.63. The following season, he recorded a 12 win record, with an ERA of 3.53. As of the 2008 season, Blanton has career totals of 431 strikeouts, 47 victories, and a career ERA of 4.25.MLB.com: [1]

• December 11, 1980: Born
• 2002: Drafted by Oakland Athletics
• 2004: Debuted with Oakland Athletics
• 2008: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies
• 2008: Starts and wins Game 4 of 2008 World Series

• Mahalo's Guide to the Oakland Athletics
• ESPN.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 250
  • Rookie Year: 2004