Hank Blalock
All-Star third baseman Hank Blalock advanced rapidly through the Texas organization and debuted with the Rangers at the age of 21 in 2002. He batted .300 and slugged 29 homers in 2003, his first full season, and followed with 32 homers the next year. A shoulder injury limited his effectiveness in 2006, and in 2007 he missed much of the year with leg and back injuries.
Played For
Texas Rangers (2002-2005)
Born
Hank Joe Blalock was born on November 21, 1980, in San Diego, CA.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 3B
Primary Team: TEX
College: None
Major League Debut
April 1, 2002
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 2002
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Hank Blalock
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Mark Prior
Jake Peavy
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Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
A shoulder injury limited his effectiveness in 2006, and in 2007 he missed much of the year with leg and back injuries... A strained left hamstring kept Blalock out of the Texas lineup for a few games in April of 2008...
All-Star Selections
2003 AL
2004 AL
Replaced
Herb Perry
Best Strength as a Player
Hitting for power
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