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Paul Blair

Center Field
1964—1980
BORN
February 1, 1944, in Cushing, OK
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
6-0 / 168
MLB DEBUT
September 9, 1964
FINAL GAME
June 20, 1980
PRIMARY TEAM
The Birds
.250
BATTING AVERAGE
1513
HITS
37.7
WAR
.302
ON-BASE PCT
134
HOME RUNS
35.5
WAR7
.382
SLUGGING
.684
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
3.1
WAR PER SEASON
Paul Blair
 
Fantastic defensive center fielder for Orioles dynasty that won pennants in 1966, 1969, 1970, and 1971.

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Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders

CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS WAR PER
Blair
37.7
35.5
24.8
19.8
36.6
3.1
AVG HOFer
74.6
45.7
33.5
22.8
60.2
5.4

CAREER = WAR

LONG PEAK = WAR7

PRIME = WAR in 5 best consecutive seasons

SHORT PEAK = WAR3

JAWS = AVG of WAR & WAR7

WAR PER = WAR per 162 G

Where Does Paul Blair Rank?

No. 44 Ranked

at Center Field

Ranking Among Center Fielders by Wins Above Replacement ↓

CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS
60
36
43
31
53
WAR
WAR7
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE
WAR3
JAWS

Ranking only appears if the player rates in the top 100 Center Fielders