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Henry Blanco

San Diego Padres

1971/08/29 38

5-11 220

Caracas, Venezuela

R / R

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Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Padres 67 204 21 48 12 0 6 16 26 50 0 0 .235 .320 .382

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Defensively, he is one of the best in the game. His footwork is exceptional, as is his throwing arm. Has the respect of his entire pitching staff.
Flaws
  • His offensive production is sub-par, even by backup catcher standards. Doesn't make enough contact and is obviously a liability on the base-paths.
Career Potential
  • A defense-first backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 28, 2009 Missed 20 games (strained left hamstring).
July 5, 2009 Strained left hamstring, 15-day DL.
January 21, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
October 31, 2008 Chicago Cubs declined their 2009 option
August 21, 2007 Missed 72 games (herniated disk).
August 14, 2007 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (herniated disk).
June 1, 2007 Herniated disk, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 31st).
May 6, 2007 Missed 2 games (herniated disk).
May 4, 2007 Herniated disk, day-to-day.
November 15, 2006 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a two-year contract with a mutual option for 2009.
December 8, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs to a two-year contract.
October 28, 2004 Filed for free agency.
October 15, 2004 Minnesota Twins exercised their 2005 contract option.
December 18, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract with and a club option for 2005.
October 29, 2003 Released by the Atlanta Braves.
September 30, 2003 Not on the playoff roster.
January 17, 2003 Agreed to terms on a one-year contract.
August 28, 2002 Missed 14 games (strained left oblique muscle).
August 16, 2002 Strained left oblique muscle, 15-day DL (retroactive to August 12th).
March 20, 2002 Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers.
October 7, 2001 Missed 8 games (left wrist injury)
September 30, 2001 Left wrist injury, out for the season.
September 17, 2001 Missed 3 games (shoulder injury).
September 11, 2001 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.

Trades

January 21, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres.
December 8, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs.
December 18, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins.
March 20, 2002 Milwaukee Brewers traded Henry Blanco to the Atlanta Braves for Jose Cabrera and Paul Bako.
December 13, 1999 Part of a three-way deal, the Oakland Athletics traded Jimmy Haynes to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Colorado Rockies sent Justin Miller and cash to Oakland, the Rockies sent Jamey Wright and Henry Blanco to Milwaukee and the Brewers sent Jeff Cirillo, Scott Karl and cash to Colorado.
December 18, 1998 Signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies.
November 12, 1989 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1989.

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