| Position | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Birth date | March 20, 1966 (age 60) |
| Birth place | Merced, California, U.S. |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | July 28 |
| Debutyear | 1992 |
| Debutteam | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | July 14 |
| Finalyear | 1997 |
| Finalteam | Houston Astros |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value | 13–10 |
| Stat2label | Earned run average |
| Stat2value | 4.40 |
| Stat3label | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value | 184 |
| Teams |
Blas Minor Jr. (born March 20, 1966) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played from 1992 to 1997. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992–1994), New York Mets (1995–1996), Seattle Mariners (1996), and Houston Astros (1997).
Minor was named after Saint Blaise. He said "It goes back to my grandparents ... My name is a Mexican version of that name."[1]
After his playing career was over, Minor was a volunteer pitching coach at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona.[2] Minor also worked for the fire department in Chandler. He has been described as a battalion chief, spokesman and public information officer for the department.[3][4][5] Minor retired from the department in 2026 after 25 years of service.[6]
Minor is the uncle of baseball player Daulton Jefferies.[7]
References
- ^ Giannone, John (25 April 1995). "Meet the new Mets". Daily News. p. 53. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Chandler Hamilton principal retires from school he built". azcentral. May 1, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Walsh, Jim (April 1, 2017). "MLB alumni inspire kids at Tempe clinic". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Fire damages two hangars at Chandler airport". East Valley Tribune. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Chandler mobilizing door-to-door vols to combat drownings". 29 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Brooks, Jason W. "East Valley firefighter, also a former MLB player, retires — again". The Daily Independent. YourValley.net. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ "Baseball Player of the Year: Jefferies continued family's legacy at Buhach Colony". The Modesto Bee. June 23, 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2021.