Hank Blalock

Hank Joe Blalock (born November 21, 1980) is a Major League baseball third baseman who currently plays for the Texas Rangers.

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November 21 - 1980 - Major League - Baseball - Third baseman - Texas Rangers

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Blalock was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 3rd round of the 1999 amateur draft and began playing for the team in 2002. The following year, Blalock had a breakout year, hitting 29 home runs and 90 RBIs with a .300 average. A combination of being able to hit for power and for average drew early comparisons to George Brett and helped him to get voted to the All-Star Game in his first full season as a Ranger where he hit the game winning home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers closer Eric Gagne.

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1999 - 2002 - Home run - RBIs - George Brett - All-Star Game - Los Angeles Dodgers - Eric Gagne

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Blalock finished the 2004 season with 32 home runs and over 100 RBIs and was voted to his second All-Star Game.

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