Retired
John Blake
Birthdate:
Aug. 11, 1931 (41 y, 0 m, 2 d)Born In:
Springfield, IL, USANationality:
American
Position:
CFBats/Throws:
L/LHeight/Weight:
6'1"/213Entry:
1951 Draft
- Round: 4, Overall: 81, Team: Harlem Hellions
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP / Batter of the Year | 1954 (2nd) | St. Cloud (PUBAA) |
| All-Star | 1962 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) |
| 1958 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| 1957 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| 1955 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| 1954 | St. Cloud (PUBAA) | |
| 1953 | Knoxville (PUBA) | |
| 1952 | Knoxville (PUBA) | |
| Gold Glove | 1954 - CF | St. Cloud (PUBAA) |
| 1950 - CF | Brighton HS (PUBHS) | |
| Batter of the Month | May 1958 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) |
| Player of the Week | May 5, 1958 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) |
| Jul 29, 1957 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| Jun 17, 1957 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| Jul 18, 1955 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| May 16, 1955 | Sioux City (PUBAAA) | |
| Aug 23, 1954 | St. Cloud (PUBAA) | |
| Aug 17, 1953 | Knoxville (PUBA) | |
| Jun 16, 1952 | Knoxville (PUBA) | |
| Apr 25, 1949 | Brighton HS (PUBHS) |
Similar Players (CF)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Samuel Aflalo | 979 |
| Chris Bennett | 979 |
| John Ford | 978 |
| Manny Gabriel | 976 |
| Ralph Cannell | 975 |
| Kelsey Montgomery | 975 |
| George Carlisle | 974 |
| Mario Ramos | 974 |
| Ryan Chantler | 974 |
| Martin Hooper | 973 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)