Nick Blackburn Autographs
Nick Blackburn is a former American baseball pitcher. The Texas native was born on February 24, 1982. Blackburn participated in baseball from an early age and eventually played baseball on scholarship for Seminole State College in Oklahoma. Blackburn was then drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 18th round of the 2000 MLB draft, and he spent many years with the Twins.
From 2008 to 2012, Nick Blackburn was a staple in the Minnesota Twins rotation. Blackburn was known for his consistency and workhorse-like mentality, which made him a fan favorite. Nick Blackburn pitched over 900 innings in his career with the Twins and recorded a career-on-base percentage allowed of .332. Blackburn's best season in the majors was in 2008, where he pitched a career-high 193.1 innings and went 11-11 with a 4.05 earned run average.
Injuries eventually took their toll, and Nick Blackburn was forced to retire in 2013. Blackburn started the 2013 season in the Minnesota Twins organization, but he suffered from poor performance and continued injuries. Blackburn ultimately decided to retire, calling an end to his eight seasons in the majors. Despite his early retirement, Blackburn is remembered for being a hard-working athlete who was always willing to contribute to his team in any way possible.
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Current items with a signature of Nick Blackburn
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Traded items with a signature of Nick Blackburn
The most expensive item with a signature of Nick Blackburn (Nick Blackburn -Framed Twins Baseball Autographed Print) was sold in June 2009 for $127.50 while the cheapest item (Nick Blackburn 2008 SP Authentic #151 Rookie Jersey Autograph /799 RC) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2022. The month with the most items sold (8) was July 2009 with an average selling price of $10.89 for an autographed item of Nick Blackburn. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2022 with $51.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was October 2010. In average, an autographed item from Nick Blackburn is worth $6.99.
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Latest News about Nick Blackburn
Interviews: Nick Blackburn: director (11/15/2014): Director Nick Blackburn uses contemporary performance techniques to create a surreal and unusual world for his audiences. Having worked extensively in New York and for companies such as English National Opera, he is currently collaborating… Nick Blackburn happy with his effort for Rock Cats (07/14/2013): NEW BRITAIN — Nick Blackburn was the happiest any pitcher had ever been after allowing five runs in less than five innings. His right arm felt fine after almost 90 pitches, and for a rehabbing pitcher, that’s much more important than a linescore. Upbeat developments for Nick Blackburn (03/14/2013): Nick Blackburn is feeling better after surgery and concern over his wife’s rough pregnancy. Minnesota Twins' Nick Blackburn could return before summer (03/10/2013): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Injured Twins right-hander Nick Blackburn , coming off wrist surgery, had the cast removed recently and continues to rehab daily in Fort Myers. 
Minnesota Twins' Nick Blackburn: 'I'm very aware that I could be released' (09/22/2012): DETROIT -- The Twins haven't written off Nick Blackburn, but they're not counting on him, either. Blackburn doesn't blame them.
Older News Stories about Nick Blackburn
Minnesota Twins dump Nick Blackburn, Tsuyoshi Nishioka from 40-man roster (08/2012): OAKLAND, Calif. -- And then there were none. Minnesota Twins get vintage start from Nick Blackburn (07/2012): KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- While Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has been hoping, even pining, for something resembling reliable starting pitching most of the season, Nick Blackburn has been struggling to find ways to help give it to him. TwinsCentric: Can Nick Blackburn be fixed? (06/2012): The Twins need starting pitching. In theory, Nick Blackburn is one.
