the bullpen allowed seven runs in the final two innings in an 8-7 loss. In 35 games with the Mariners, Blanco hit .125/.215/.240 with 3 HR and 14 RBI, while throwing out 6 of 16 would-be base stealers. He played in his final major league game on September 23, 2013 at the age of 41. He was designated for assignment on October 8, 2013 after the Mariners claimed outfield prospect Travis Witherspoon off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. He elected free agency the next day. Career statistics In a sixteen-year major league career, Blanco played in 971 games, accumulating 615 hits in 2,761 at bats for a .223 career batting average along with 72 home runs, 298 runs batted in and an on-base percentage of .288. Blanco's .994 career fielding percentage ranks 27th all-time among major league catchers. Although he was a light-hitter, Blanco had an extended major league career due to the value of his excellent defensive abilities. He has credited former catcher Mike Scioscia, who was the catching coordinator during his time with the Dodgers, with helping him develop his catching skills. Coaching Blanco signed a minor-league contract, with an invitation to spring training, with the Arizona Diamondbacks on December 13, 2013. He was released on March 31, 2014, and immediately re-joined the Diamondbacks as a coach. On November 22, 2014, Blanco was hired by the Chicago Cubs to be their quality assurance coach. He won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs as a coach. After three seasons as a Chicago coach, Blanco joined former Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez on the staff of the Washington Nationals as the team's bullpen coach. His hiring was announced November 15, 2017. On November 4, 2021, Blanco was transitioned to the role of catching and strategy coach. Blanco made his managerial debut with the Bravos de Margarita club of the Venezuelan League in the 2014–2015 season. See also List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela References External links Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers Hank White Fan Club – a fan site dedicated to Henry Blanco. Venezuelan Professional Baseball League career statistics 1971 births Living people Albuquerque Dukes players Arizona Diamondbacks coaches Arizona Diamondbacks players Atlanta Braves players Bakersfield Dodgers players Bravos de Margarita players Chicago Cubs coaches Chicago Cubs players Colorado Rockies players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Great Falls Dodgers players Gulf Coast Dodgers players Indianapolis Indians players