Paul Blair
#44
AT Center Field
1964—1980
Center Field
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
37.8
WAR
.302
ON-BASE PCT
134
HOME RUNS
35.3
WAR7
.382
SLUGGING
.684
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
3.1
WAR PER SEASON
Fantastic defensive center fielder for Orioles dynasty that won pennants in 1966, 1969, 1970, and 1971.
Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blair |
37.8 |
35.3 |
24.8 |
19.7 |
36.6 |
3.1 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
74.6 |
45.7 |
33.5 |
22.8 |
60.2 |
5.4 |
Where Does Paul Blair Rank
Among Center Fielders?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
44 |
60 |
36 |
43 |
31 |
53 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |