Geoff Blum is a former Major League Baseball player who played for 14 seasons with various teams. He was born on April 26, 1973, in Redwood City, California, and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played college baseball.
Blum was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the seventh round of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft. He made his Major League debut with the Expos in 1999 and played for them until 2002. During his time with the Expos, Blum played primarily as a third baseman and hit .258 with 18 home runs and 87 RBIs.
In 2002, Blum was traded to the Houston Astros, where he played for four seasons. During his time with the Astros, Blum played multiple positions, including third base, first base, and second base. He was a key player in the Astros' run to the World Series in 2005, hitting a game-winning home run in the 14th inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Chicago White Sox.
After his time with the Astros, Blum played for several other teams, including the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Chicago White Sox. He played primarily as a utility player, playing multiple positions and providing depth off the bench.
Blum retired from baseball in 2012 with a career batting average of .250, 99 home runs, and 479 RBIs. He was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, as well as his clutch hitting in important games.
After retiring from baseball, Blum became a broadcaster, working as a color commentator for the Houston Astros. He has also worked as a studio analyst for MLB Network and as a college baseball analyst for ESPN.
Overall, Geoff Blum had a successful career in Major League Baseball, playing for 14 seasons and contributing to several playoff teams. He was known for his versatility and clutch hitting, and has continued to be involved in baseball as a broadcaster and analyst.
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