Ty Blach

Blach played baseball and tennis for Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. He then attended Creighton University, where he played college baseball for the Creighton Bluejays.{{cite web |url=http://www.gocreighton.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=998 |title=Creighton University Athletics - Ty Blach - 2011 |work=Creighton University |access-date=February 14, 2017}}

The San Francisco Giants selected Blach in the fifth round (178th overall) of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web |url=http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205436366 |title=Blach Selected by the San Francisco Giants in 5th Round of MLB Draft |work=GoCreighton.com |access-date=June 10, 2015}} He made his professional debut in 2013 for the San Jose Giants. In 22 games (20 starts), he went 12–4 with a 2.90 earned run average (ERA), 117 strikeouts and 18 base on balls in {{Frac|130|1|3}} innings. He spent the 2014 season with the Richmond Flying Squirrels{{cite web |title=Blach quickly climbing minor league ladder |url=http://www.omaha.com/creighton/blach-quickly-climbing-minor-league-ladder/article_47129a1c-ea89-53c2-9ff2-2dd5b01d492e.html7 |work=Omaha.com |access-date=June 10, 2015}} where he was 8–8 with a 3.13 ERA in 25 starts. Blach spent 2015 with the Sacramento River Cats{{cite news |url=http://www.omaha.com/creighton/baseball/a-giant-mark-in-debut-former-bluejay-pitcher-ty-blach/article_c4d41921-9370-5f0f-99e2-56bef5cb8e1b.html |title=A Giant mark in debut: Former Bluejay pitcher Ty Blach hopes to build on his late-season success with San Francisco |first=Jon |last=Nyatawa |work=Omaha World-Herald |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=February 14, 2017}} where he compiled an 11–12 record and a 4.46 ERA in 27 starts.

The Giants added Blach to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.{{cite web |title=Giants add eight pitchers to 40-man roster |url=http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/article/157834670/kyle-crick-steven-okert-on-giants-roster |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121122301/http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/article/157834670/kyle-crick-steven-okert-on-giants-roster |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 21, 2015 |work=San Francisco Giants |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=November 20, 2015 |access-date=June 28, 2017}} Before being called up by the Giants, Blach spent 2016 with Sacramento where he pitched to a 14–7 record with a 3.43 ERA in 26 starts.{{cite web |url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621389#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL |title=Ty Blach Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=MiLB.com |access-date=June 18, 2018}}

Blach was promoted to the Major Leagues for September call-ups on September 1, 2016.{{cite web |title=Blach, Williamson among Giants' September 1 call-ups |url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/blach-williamson-among-giants-september-call-ups |work=csnbayarea.com |date=August 31, 2016 |access-date=September 5, 2016}} Blach made his major league debut on September 5, 2016, against the Colorado Rockies. He entered the game in the bottom of the sixth inning and pitched three scoreless innings while allowing one hit.{{cite web |url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/instant-replay-rockies-tee-moore-bettis-blanks-giants |title=Instant Replay: Rockies tee off on Moore, Bettis blanks Giants |work=csnbayarea.com |access-date=September 5, 2016}} On October 1, 2016, in his second MLB start, Blach pitched eight shutout innings against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing three hits and securing his first win. He also had his first and second MLB hits against Kershaw.{{cite web |first=Henry |last=Schulman |title=Rookie Blach outduels Kershaw, Giants maintain wild-card lead |url=http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Giants-rookie-Blach-outduels-Kershaw-to-maintain-9525392.php |work=SFGate |date=October 1, 2016 |access-date=October 2, 2016}} Blach was the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2016 NLDS against the Chicago Cubs after pitching two scoreless innings in relief.{{cite news |url=http://www.omaha.com/sports/ty-blach-becomes-first-creighton-pitcher-to-win-mlb-postseason/article_e930b868-8f7f-11e6-bd42-2743e7123d1d.html |title=Ty Blach becomes first Creighton pitcher to win MLB postseason game since Bob Gibson in 1968 as Giants edge Cubs in 13 innings |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Omaha World-Herald |date=October 11, 2016}} In four games (two starts) for San Francisco, he was 1–0 with a 1.06 ERA.

Despite being a starter throughout his minor league career, Blach opened the 2017 season in the Giants bullpen as their lone left-handed reliever; however, later in April, after pitcher Madison Bumgarner was injured, Blach was put into the starting rotation. On August 3, Blach hit his first major league home run.{{cite web |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/03/ty-blachs-surprising-homer-roster-additions-parker-and-jones-lead-giants-to-gleeful-victory-over-as/ |work=The Mercury News |first=Andrew |last=Baggarly |date=August 3, 2017 |access-date=August 4, 2017 |title=Ty Blach's surprising homer, roster additions lead Giants to victory over A's}} He spent all of 2017 with the Giants, going 8–12 with a 4.78 ERA in 34 games (24 starts). He had the fewest strikeouts per 9 innings in the major leagues (4.01).[https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2017&month=0&season1=2017&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=9,a Major League Leaderboards » 2017 » Pitchers » Dashboard | FanGraphs Baseball]

Blach started Opening Day of the 2018 MLB season against the Los Angeles Dodgers, his first career Opening Day start. He gave up three hits, three walks, and no runs over five innings to earn the win over Clayton Kershaw. Blach would then for the remainder of the season switch between a starting and relief role for San Francisco. He ended the season with a 6–7 record in 47 games, 13 starts. He struck out 75 batters in {{frac|118|2|3}} innings.

In 2019, Blach spent the majority of the first half in the Giants minor league system. He was designated for assignment on July 27, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/giants-designate-ty-blach-for-assignment.html|title=Giants Designate Ty Blach for Assignment|date=July 27, 2019 }}

Blach was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on August 3, 2019.{{cite news|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/03/san-francisco-giants-lose-a-starter-keep-a-reliever-in-waivers-process/|title=San Francisco Giants lose a starter, keep a reliever in waivers process|author=Kerry Crowley|publisher=The Mercury News|date=August 3, 2019|access-date=August 3, 2019}} Blach made 5 appearances for Baltimore, but struggled to an 11.32 ERA in 20.2 innings pitched. On September 16, Blach was designated for assignment, and was outrighted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on September 19.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/ty-blach-621389|title=Ty Blach Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MLB.com}} He made 2 appearances for the Tides before the end of the year, but struggled tremendously, allowing 10 runs in 5.1 innings of work. Blach did not play in a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Season Canceled|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 30, 2020 |language=en}} On July 15, 2020, Blach underwent Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the truncated 2020 Major League season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/orioles-richie-martin-ty-blach-to-undergo-surgery.html|title=Orioles' Richie Martin, Ty Blach to Undergo Surgery|date=July 13, 2020 }} On August 10, Blach was released by the Orioles organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/orioles-release-ty-blach.html|title = Orioles Release Ty Blach| date=August 10, 2020 }} On March 30, 2021, Blach re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract. Blach would return to play in 2021, playing in 16 games between the Florida Complex League Orioles and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, pitching to a 1.23 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 22.0 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/|title = 2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams| date=November 9, 2021 }}

On December 17, 2021, Blach signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-ty-blach-reaches-deal-with-rockies/|title = Rockies' Ty Blach: Reaches deal with Rockies| date=December 17, 2021 }} On April 4, 2022, Blach had his contract selected to the major league roster.{{cite news |title=Rockies select contract of LHP Ty Blach, make other moves |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2022/04/04/rockies-select-contract-of-lhp-ty-blach-make-other-moves.html |access-date=June 25, 2023 |work=Toronto Star |agency=Associated Press |date=April 4, 2022}} He made 24 appearances for the Rockies, recording a 5.89 ERA with 29 strikeouts and one save in {{fraction|44|1|3}} innings pitched. On November 9, Blach was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A.{{cite news |last1=Saunders |first1=Patrick |title=Rockies lose Dom Nunez, Ryan Vilade to waivers |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/11/09/rockies-lose-dom-nunez-ryan-vilade-waivers/ |access-date=June 25, 2023 |work=Denver Post |date=November 9, 2022}}

On January 10, 2023, Blach re-signed with the Rockies on a minor league deal.{{cite web|title=Rockies' Ty Blach: Back in camp on NRI deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-ty-blach-back-in-camp-on-nri-deal/|access-date=May 2, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=February 20, 2023 |language=en}} On March 25, the Rockies announced that Blach had made the Opening Day roster and would be selected to the 40-man roster.{{cite news |last1=Allentuck |first1=Danielle |title=Mike Moustakas, with some help from a boxing legend, makes Rockies opening day team |url=https://denvergazette.com/sports/colorado-rockies/mike-moustakas-with-some-help-from-a-boxing-legend-makes-rockies-opening-day-team/article_8f2be178-cb58-11ed-828a-ef7fade6a1db.html |access-date=June 25, 2023 |work=Denver Gazette |date=March 25, 2023}} On April 29, Blach was designated for assignment after Randal Grichuk was activated off of the injured list.{{cite news |last1=Georgatos |first1=Dennis |title=Perdomo, Walker homer in D-backs' 11-4 win over Rockies |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-04-29/perdomo-walker-homer-in-d-backs-11-4-win-over-rockies |access-date=June 25, 2023 |work=San Diego Union Tribune |date=April 29, 2023}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on May 2.{{cite web|title=Rockies' Ty Blach: Sent outright to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-ty-blach-sent-outright-to-triple-a/|access-date=May 2, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was re{{endash}}selected to the major league roster on June 30.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-ty-blach-selected-to-mlb-bullpen/amp/|title=Rockies' Ty Blach: Selected to MLB bullpen|website=CBSSports.com}} In 20 games (13 starts) for the Rockies, he registered a 5.54 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 78.0 innings of work. Following the season on October 18, Blach was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Albuquerque.{{Cite web|title=Rockies' Ty Blach: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-ty-blach-outrighted-to-triple-a-903084/|access-date=October 18, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On October 20, Blach elected free agency.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-20 | title=Transactions }}

On December 21, 2023, Blach again re-signed with the Rockies on a minor-league deal, which included an invitation to spring training.{{cite news |last1=Franco |first1=Anthony |title=Rockies, Ty Blach Agree To Minor League Contract |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/rockies-ty-blach-agree-to-minor-league-contract.html |access-date=December 22, 2023 |work=MLBTradeRumors.com |date=December 21, 2023}} After beginning the year in Triple–A, he was selected to the major league roster on April 21, 2024.{{Cite web|title=Rockies Select Ty Blach|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/rockies-select-ty-blach-2.html|access-date=April 21, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 21, 2024 |language=en}} In 18 games (10 starts) for Colorado, Blach compiled a 3–6 record and 6.36 ERA with 34 strikeouts across {{fraction|63|2|3}} innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Rockies on July 27.{{Cite web|title=Rockies To Designate Ty Blach For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/rockies-to-designate-ty-blach-for-assignment.html|access-date=July 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 27, 2024 |language=en}} Blach cleared waivers and was sent outright to Albuquerque on August 2.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2024/08/02 | title=Transactions | website=MLB.com }} On September 1, the Rockies selected Blach's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Rockies Outright Noah Davis|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/rockies-outright-noah-davis.html|access-date=September 1, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On September 8, the Rockies designated Blach for assignment to clear roster space for Victor Vodnik's return from the injured list.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2024 |title=Colorado Rockies Roster Moves: Victor Vodnik, Ty Blach |url=https://thereportonsports.com/colorado-rockies-roster-moves-victor-vodnik-ty-blach/ |access-date=September 8, 2024 |website=thereportonsports.com |language=en-US}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Albuquerque on September 10.{{Cite web|title=Rockies Outright Ty Blach|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/rockies-outright-ty-blach-2.html|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Blach elected free agency on September 30.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-09-30

On May 1, 2025, Blach signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web|title=Rangers Sign Ty Blach To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/rangers-sign-ty-blach-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=May 2, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

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• [http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204841813 Creighton Bluejays bio]

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