Blangraphs

Even though this is a stats-oriented blog, it's worth covering something that exists outside of the realm of widely accepted metrics. Once or twice a game, Joe Blanton will be in a difficult situation, maybe the bases are jammed with batters who reached on seeing-eye singles or there's a fleet-footed runner on third who hit a triple in Petco. In these times, Blanton can look sweaty, nervous, even overmatched, but he is actually reaching for the legendary Amazing Blanton Pitch (ABP). The ABP is used only in these one or two situations per game ("let this be a light in dark places") but it is unmistakable when it comes around. For those who have their doubts about Blanton, look for the ABP and set your mind at ease.