Career Summary
Paul Blackburn played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 2025. Over 1 season, he appeared in 8 games, going 0-0 with a 5.28 ERA and 16 strikeouts. He also appeared in 1 postseason games.
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | HR | SV | HLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NYY | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.28 | 1.30 | 15.1 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NYY | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6.23 | 1.51 | 39.0 | 47 | 27 | 12 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | NYY | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Stats via MLB Stats API & Baseball Savant. Statcast data from 2025 season.
Statcast
Percentile Rankings
vs. all MLB pitchers with min. 50 batters faced.
xERA
4.0
62nd
xBA Against
0.2
52nd
xSLG Against
0.4
57th
xwOBA Against
0.3
62nd
Pitch Usage
Run Value per 100 Pitches
Negative = runs saved (good). Positive = runs allowed (bad).
| Pitch | Usage | Velo | Whiff% | K% | Put-Away% | RV/100 | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinker | 30.5% | 92.6 mph | 9.5% | 20.7% | 24.5% | +0.5 | 0.287 |
| Cutter | 26.7% | 90.0 mph | 19.8% | 7.9% | 9.4% | -1.1 | 0.366 |
| Sweeper | 16.1% | 81.6 mph | 28.8% | 20.0% | 14.3% | -3.0 | 0.325 |
| Curveball | 12.6% | 80.5 mph | 38.5% | 31.6% | 16.2% | -1.7 | 0.350 |
| Changeup | 9.8% | 86.5 mph | 26.2% | 20.0% | 21.7% | -1.6 | 0.227 |
Pitch Movement Profile
Sinker
Cutter
Sweeper
Curveball
Changeup
4-Seam Fastball
Pitch Location
All Pitches
Pitch Count · 666 pitches
Whiff Rate
Whiff Rate · 666 pitches
Sinker
Pitch Count · 203 pitches
Cutter
Pitch Count · 178 pitches
Sweeper
Pitch Count · 107 pitches
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Paul Blackburn play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Paul Blackburn appeared in 1 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Paul Blackburn didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Paul Blackburn's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Paul Blackburn born?
Paul Blackburn was born in Antioch, CA, USA. Paul Blackburn went on to play for the New York Yankees from 2025, representing the franchise at the major league level.
How is Paul Blackburn performing this season?
Paul Blackburn's current performance data -- including advanced metrics from Baseball Savant -- is available in the analytics section above. Paul Blackburn's profile includes percentile rankings, batted ball data, and pitch mix breakdowns for the New York Yankees.