Age, Biography and Wiki
Nick Blackburn was born on 24 February, 1982 in Ada, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Nick Blackburn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
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| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
24 February, 1982 |
| Birthday |
24 February |
| Birthplace |
Ada, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 42 years old group.
Nick Blackburn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Nick Blackburn height is 193 cm and Weight 109 kg.
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193 cm |
| Weight |
109 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Nick Blackburn's Wife?
His wife is Alicia Powell
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Alicia Powell |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Nick Blackburn Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nick Blackburn worth at the age of 42 years old? Nick Blackburn’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Nick Blackburn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
Robert Nicholas Blackburn (born February 24, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
The 6–4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round (1,006th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft.
The Minnesota Twins then drafted him in the 29th round (857th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed with the team on May 21, 2002.
From 2002 to 2007, Blackburn pitched six seasons for the Twins minor league system.
In 138 minor league appearances, he pitched 702 innings, posting a 40–40 record with 434 strikeouts and a 3.68 ERA.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins from 2007 to 2012.
Blackburn graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma, and attended Seminole State College.
His best season in the minors came in 2007, and after the season, Baseball America ranked him as the Twins' No. 1 prospect.
Blackburn started his 2007 season with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.
In 17 starts, he pitched 110.2 innings, posting a 7–3 record with 57 strikeouts and a 2.11 ERA.
He was called up by the Twins in September.
Blackburn made his major league debut on September 3, 2007, in a home game against the Cleveland Indians.
In his major league debut, he pitched one scoreless inning, only giving up a leadoff single to Kenny Lofton.
He went on to pitch six games in 2007, all as a relief pitcher.
Blackburn picked up his first hold on September 10, 2007, against the Kansas City Royals.
Through his first four games, he posted a 2.08 ERA; however, he gave up eight earned runs in his last two appearances, raising his season total ERA to 7.71.
Blackburn pitched 16 innings in spring training for the Twins, posting a 2.25 ERA, earning him a starting spot on the 2008 rotation.
He picked up his first major league win on April 19, 2008, against the Cleveland Indians, pitching 7.2 innings of shutout baseball.
On May 1, 2008, Blackburn was hit in the face by a line drive off the bat of New York Yankees outfielder Bobby Abreu; Though he did not miss any time, he said in early 2009 that the incident affected him mentally on the mound for the rest of the season.
Through July 27, 2008, he had the lowest ERA for Minnesota Twins starting pitchers with a 3.69 ERA.
He finished the season with an 11–11 record, an ERA of 4.05, and 96 strikeouts in 33 starts.
After the Twins and the Chicago White Sox ended the season with 88–74 records to top the AL Central, Blackburn started the one-game tiebreaker to determine the division winner.
Blackburn gave up just four hits, including a Jim Thome home run, but this home run proved to be the only scoring, as the Twins posted just two hits against starter John Danks.
Blackburn was in the starting rotation for the entire season.
He posted a record of 11–11 with a 4.03 ERA in 33 starts despite leading the AL in hits allowed (240).
He also had 98 strikeouts and threw three complete games.
On March 7, 2010, Blackburn signed a four-year, $14 million contract extension with the Twins that included a club option for 2014.
Blackburn started the 2010 season relatively strong, going 6–1 in April and May, with a 4.28 ERA.
However, he struggled after that, going 1–6 with a 9.88 ERA over his next nine starts, and on July 21, 2010, Blackburn was demoted to the bullpen and replaced in the rotation by Brian Duensing.
In one relief appearance on July 25, Blackburn surrendered three earned runs in two innings.
Through July 29, Blackburn was 7–7 with a 6.66 ERA.
On July 29, the Twins optioned Blackburn to Triple-A Rochester to make room on the active roster for newly acquired closer Matt Capps.
He was recalled on August 21, 2010, after Kevin Slowey was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a triceps injury.
On August 29, in his second start since being recalled, Blackburn retired 21 batters in a row.
Despite finishing the season with an ERA of 5.42, Blackburn finished with a record of 10–12 in 26 starts for the Twins.
Blackburn was in the starting rotation for much of 2011.
He made several strong starts and pitched well until the end of July, when his pitching became much more erratic.
Blackburn made his final 2011 appearance on August 21, leaving after 1.1 innings with a forearm injury.
He finished the season with a 7–10 record and a 4.49 ERA in 26 starts.
