P Dave Blackburn #6
Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) EL
Age: 24 | Bats: L | Throws: L | Morale: Very Good
09/10/2025
BNN Index | EL | SCORES | STANDINGS | STATS | TEAMS | PLAYERS | TRANSACTIONS | HISTORY
P DAVE BLACKBURN #6 - AGE: 24 - BATS: L - THROWS: L - MORALE: VERY GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
31 31 14-12 0 2.98 232.1 226 5 77 180 1.30 6.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 40 45 40 45
Movement 45 50 45 45
Control 35 40 35 40
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 50 50
Changeup 30 35
Sinker 45 45
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 65
Suggested Role Starter
Type Groundball Pitcher
Hold Runners 70
Defense 45
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 30
Baserunning Inst.: 20
Sacrifice Bunt: 50
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
09/07/2025 ALT Win, 4-3 X 8.0 7 3 3 4 6
09/02/2025 @ HAR Loss, 2-3 X 8.0 5 3 3 5 8 Loss
08/28/2025 @ ALT Win, 6-4 X 8.0 8 3 3 1 8 Win
08/23/2025 @ NHA Win, 2-0 X 9.0 5 0 0 2 7 Win
08/17/2025 NBR Loss, 4-13 X 2.1 8 8 4 0 3 Loss
08/12/2025 BIN Win, 8-1 X 9.0 8 1 1 2 5 Win
08/07/2025 TRE Win, 8-1 X 9.0 4 1 1 3 9 Win
08/01/2025 @ ERI Loss, 3-6 X 6.0 10 5 5 1 5 Loss
07/27/2025 NHA Loss, 6-8 X 6.0 8 6 6 2 5 Loss
07/22/2025 @ NBR Win, 5-4 X 7.2 12 3 3 2 7
PERSONALITY
Dave is dedicated to his craft.
Birthday:10/03/2000
Born in:Portales, NM
Nationality:American
Height:6' 1"
Weight:195 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:3 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2022, 24th Pick in Round 8
EASTERN LEAGUE 2025 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 31 31 14 12 0 2.98 232.1 226 90 77 5 77 180 11 35.5 5 23 74.2
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 0 0 0.0 0 0 12.01 8.75 6.97 2.98 3.18 1.30 77 6.0 .311        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 171 41 8 2 1 18 11 25 0 0 2 .240 .293 .327 .621      
vs. RHB 718 185 37 12 4 72 66 155 6 5 5 .258 .322 .359 .681      
EASTERN LEAGUE 2025 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
Last Week 2 2 0 1 0 3.38 16.0 12 6 6 0 9 14  
April 4 4 3 1 0 0.82 33.0 28 7 3 0 9 22  
May 7 7 2 3 0 3.35 51.0 54 22 19 2 25 34  
June 6 6 2 3 0 3.32 43.1 40 17 16 0 16 33  
July 6 6 3 2 0 3.74 45.2 49 20 19 2 9 40  
August 6 6 4 2 0 2.91 43.1 43 18 14 1 9 37  
September 2 2 0 1 0 3.38 16.0 12 6 6 0 9 14  
Last Year 11 11 4 4 0 4.19 73.0 71 35 34 4 35 57  
Career 42 42 18 16 0 3.27 305.1 297 125 111 9 112 237  
Home 17 17 7 7 0 2.62 127.0 122 48 37 5 44 99  
Road 14 14 7 5 0 3.42 105.1 104 42 40 0 33 81  
Grass 31 31 14 12 0 2.98 232.1 226 90 77 5 77 180  
Day 10 10 2 6 0 4.43 65.0 74 37 32 3 31 46  
Night 21 21 12 6 0 2.42 167.1 152 53 45 2 46 134  
As Starter 31 31 14 12 0 2.98 232.1 226 90 77 5 77 180  
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2020 Total - 19 17 17 10 3 0 2.71 116.1 98 39 35 7 42 114 0 0 1.20 .288 3.11 3.0 100
2021 Total - 20 18 18 9 4 0 2.65 122.1 102 37 36 7 43 132 0 0 1.19 .293 2.86 3.6 100
2022 Total - 21 15 15 7 4 0 3.06 103.0 97 37 35 7 27 96 0 0 1.20 .309 3.03 2.8 100
2022 Philadelphia (VSL) - R 21 22 0 4 4 10 4.24 23.1 27 12 11 2 11 25 0 0 1.63 .379 6.18 0.0 140
2023 Philadelphia (VSL) - R 22 1 0 0 0 1 0.00 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.00 .500 0.25 0.1 999
2023 Williamsport - S A 22 10 10 6 3 0 2.37 79.2 67 23 21 2 19 69 2 0 1.08 .291 3.09 2.3 179
2023 Lakewood - A 22 1 1 1 0 0 1.12 8.0 8 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 1.12 .308 2.72 0.2 273
2024 Lakewood - A 23 18 18 8 6 0 2.57 136.1 130 45 39 4 37 149 2 1 1.22 .336 2.11 3.8 113
2024 Reading - AA 23 11 11 4 4 0 4.19 73.0 71 35 34 4 35 57 1 1 1.45 .322 3.79 0.9 89
2025 Reading - AA 24 31 31 14 12 0 2.98 232.1 226 90 77 5 77 180 11 5 1.30 .311 3.18 6.0 140
Total EL 42 42 18 16 0 3.27 305.1 297 125 111 9 112 237 12 6 1.34 .314 3.32 123.2
Total SAL 19 19 9 6 0 2.49 144.1 138 46 40 4 38 152 2 1 1.22 .334 2.14 116.5
Total NYP 10 10 6 3 0 2.37 79.2 67 23 21 2 19 69 2 0 1.08 .291 3.09 178.6
Total VSL 23 0 4 4 11 4.07 24.1 28 12 11 2 11 27 0 0 1.60 .382 5.94 145.9
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2025 Reading - AA P 31 31 12 22 2 35 1 .971 232.1 1.32 +3.2 1.070
TOTAL P 31 31 12 22 2 35 1 .971 232.1 1.32 +3.2 1.070
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/2021 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (60); Movement: 40 (55); Control: 35 (75).
01/01/2022 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (60); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 35 (75).
06/24/2022 Drafted in the 2022 first-year player draft (Round 8, Pick 24, 239th overall pick) by the Philadelphia Phillies, out of college Texas Tech
08/01/2022 Wins the VSL Pitcher of the Month Award.
09/15/2022 Finished 2nd in 2022 VSL Reliever of the Year voting.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (55); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 45 (65).
09/04/2023 Wins the 2023 Venezuelan Rookie League Wildcard Series with the Philadelphia (VSL) Phillies!
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (50); Movement: 60 (65); Control: 40 (50).
04/16/2024 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the West Virginia Power with 8 strikeouts and 6 BB allowed!
05/19/2024 Strikes out 15 against the Lexington Legends.
06/23/2024 Was selected to the 2024 South Atlantic League All-Star Game.
08/14/2024 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Altoona Curve with 6 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (45); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (50).
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (45); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (50).
04/15/2025 Pitches a 8-hit shutout against the Richmond Flying Squirrels with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
05/01/2025 Wins the EL Pitcher of the Month Award.
05/08/2025 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Bowie Baysox with 6 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
06/22/2025 Pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Portland Sea Dogs with 4 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
07/03/2025 Pitches a 8-hit shutout against the Altoona Curve with 9 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
07/13/2025 Was selected to the 2025 Eastern League All-Star Game.
08/23/2025 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
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