Retired
Mitch Blachford
Birthdate:
Dec. 6, 1974 (47 y, 9 m, 13 d)Born In:
Glenn Innes, NSW, AUSNationality:
Australian
Position:
LFBats/Throws:
L/LHeight/Weight:
6'3"/201Entry:
1996 Draft
- Round: 1, Overall: 19, Team: Carlton Blues
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP / Batter of the Year | 1999 | Leichhardt (RES) |
| Rookie of the Year | 2000 | Wests (ABL) |
| All-Star | 2007 | Wests (ABL) |
| 2003 | Wests (ABL) | |
| 2001 | Wests (ABL) | |
| League Champ | 1997 | Carlton (VBL) |
| Gold Glove | 2010 - LF | Wests (ABL) |
| 2006 - LF | Wests (ABL) | |
| 1998 - LF | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| Silver Slugger | 2007 - LF | Wests (ABL) |
| 1999 - CF | Leichhardt (RES) | |
| Championship Series MVP | 2012 | Wests (ABL) |
| Batter of the Month | Jul 2001 | Wests (ABL) |
| Mar 1999 | Leichhardt (RES) | |
| Jan 1999 | Leichhardt (RES) | |
| Rookie of the Month | Feb 2000 | Wests (ABL) |
| Player of the Week | May 27, 2013 | Wests (ABL) |
| Jun 28, 2010 | Wests (ABL) | |
| Apr 18, 2005 | Wests (ABL) | |
| Jun 28, 2004 | Wests (ABL) | |
| May 12, 2003 | Wests (ABL) | |
| Aug 19, 2002 | Wests (ABL) | |
| Mar 1, 1999 | Leichhardt (RES) | |
| Jan 18, 1999 | Leichhardt (RES) | |
| Dec 14, 1998 | Leichhardt (RES) | |
| Feb 2, 1998 | Williamstown (SBL) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 8 |
| Grey Ink | 79 |
Similar Players (LF)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Terry Heath | 915 |
| Archie Holz | 909 |
| Oliver Watt | 883 |
| Chris McFadgean | 875 |
| Deven Payne | 850 |
| Steve Millman | 849 |
| Eric Weller | 847 |
| Michael Dolton | 841 |
| Ronny Sweetman | 837 |
| Roger Gee | 830 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | GS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 130 | 1 |
| 2005 | 130 | 1 |
| 2006 | 130 | 5 |
| 2010 | 130 | 1 |
| 2013 | 130 | 1 |
| Year | AB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 496 | 7 |
| Year | Hits | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 164 | 1 |
| 2007 | 149 | 3 |
| Year | TB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 293 | 8 |
| 2003 | 307 | 4 |
| 2005 | 256 | 10 |
| 2006 | 242 | 9 |
| 2007 | 270 | 3 |
| 2009 | 249 | 6 |
| Year | 2B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 44 | 3 |
| 2002 | 46 | 2 |
| 2007 | 40 | 2 |
| 2008 | 33 | 10 |
| Year | 3B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 | 5 |
| Year | RBI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 101 | 7 |
| 2003 | 106 | 4 |
| 2005 | 98 | 7 |
| 2006 | 84 | 4 |
| 2007 | 81 | 7 |
| 2011 | 95 | 5 |
| Year | R | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 88 | 9 |
| Year | IBB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 | 5 |
| Year | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 | 4 |
| 2004 | 5 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 | 5 |
| Year | XBH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 79 | 4 |
| 2002 | 70 | 8 |
| 2003 | 73 | 7 |
| 2005 | 64 | 9 |
| 2007 | 69 | 3 |
| 2009 | 64 | 5 |
| Year | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.331 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0.310 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0.327 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0.300 | 7 |
| Year | OBP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.399 | 8 |
| 2002 | 0.388 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0.394 | 5 |
| 2007 | 0.362 | 9 |
| Year | SLG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.660 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0.612 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0.544 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0.529 | 7 |
| Year | ISO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.329 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0.285 | 8 |
| 2009 | 0.253 | 9 |
| Year | OPS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.059 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0.948 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1.006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0.907 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0.886 | 5 |
| Year | G | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 130 | 1 |
| 2005 | 130 | 1 |
| 2006 | 130 | 6 |
| 2007 | 130 | 1 |
| 2010 | 130 | 1 |
| 2013 | 130 | 1 |
| Year | WAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6.6 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5.2 | 5 |