Paul Blackburn

Pitcher Profile

Paul Blackburn is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Athletics with a Stuff+ score of 96 (average — MLB average is 100). Posting 7 strikeouts per 9 innings, Blackburn demonstrates contact-oriented profile combined with plus control (2 BB/9). Averaging 5.8 innings per start, the baseline projection targets 4.5 strikeouts per outing. The below-average ERA baseline (4.6) rounds out a reliable projection profile.

PitchProphet's 4-layer model adjusts Blackburn's 4.5-K baseline daily: L1 season stats → L2 weather & air density → L3 opponent K% splits → L4 park factors. On a neutral day vs. an average lineup, the target lines are 4.5 Ks, 4.6 ERA, 5.8 IP, and 2 BB/9. Colder weather and favorable wind add roughly 0.3–0.8 extra Ks; high-altitude parks like Coors subtract from the ERA side.

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