Rainey Bibbs

Born: 10/31/1910 in Henderson, KY, USA

Died: 9/11/1980 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Junius Alexander Bibbs

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Biography

Rainey Bibbs, born in 1910, is an active position player renowned for his consistency and versatility on the baseball diamond. With a career spanning over 201 games, Bibbs has amassed 214 hits, demonstrating his ability to connect with the ball and drive in runs, as evidenced by his 92 RBIs. His impressive batting average of .283 highlights his skill as a reliable hitter, while his speed on the bases is showcased by his 19 stolen bases. Bibbs' contributions to his team are further underscored by his lone All-Star selection, a testament to his talent and impact within the game. Playing in an era that values both offensive production and defensive prowess, Bibbs continues to evolve as a player, adapting to the changing landscape of baseball. His career reflects the dedication and hard work that defines a successful athlete, setting a standard for aspiring players. As he remains active in the league, Bibbs is not only a significant figure in contemporary baseball but also a living link to the sport's rich history and its ongoing narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
201	756	115	214	27	9	1	92	19	50	5	0.283	0.331	0.347	0.678	-947.2

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1933	ID	NN2	12	35	2	11	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.314	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	CT	NAL	28	109	17	29	4	3	0	18	1	5	0	0.266	.276 (-4%)	.342 (-13%)	.398 (-10%)	.740 (-11%)	-244.1
1938	CAG	NAL	26	104	13	28	2	1	0	15	4	5	1	0.269	.272 (-1%)	.341 (-11%)	.392 (-22%)	.734 (-17%)	-301.9
1938	KCM	NAL	19	70	14	24	3	0	0	9	6	10	0	0.343	.272 (+26%)	.341 (+28%)	.392 (-2%)	.734 (+12%)	-301.9
1939	KCM	NAL	44	165	33	48	10	2	1	18	3	9	0	0.291	.274 (+6%)	.342 (-5%)	.393 (avg)	.735 (-2%)	-108.9
1940	TIC	NAL	8	29	5	9	0	1	0	2	2	4	2	0.310	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	KCM	NAL	13	53	10	19	2	2	0	6	1	3	0	0.358	.267 (+34%)	.335 (+20%)	.387 (+22%)	.722 (+21%)	0.0
1941	KCM	NAL	42	161	17	36	5	0	0	18	2	9	2	0.224	.262 (-15%)	.332 (-18%)	.373 (-32%)	.705 (-25%)	-677.9
1944	CAG	NAL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CBE	NAL	8	27	4	9	1	0	0	3	0	3	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	3	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	ALC	KCM	5	17	3	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	3	1	0	0
2B	139	135	264	381	37	46
3B	50	49	34	65	9	10
SS	14	12	17	32	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	ID	1B	1	0	3	1	0	0
1933	ID	2B	2	1	3	2	0	0
1933	ID	SS	10	8	13	22	2	1
1937	CT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1937	CT	2B	23	23	38	61	6	4
1937	CT	SS	4	4	4	10	1	1
1938	CAG	2B	26	26	60	88	7	10
1938	KCM	2B	13	12	20	41	3	4
1938	KCM	3B	7	7	5	10	0	1
1939	KCM	2B	6	5	8	10	2	1
1939	KCM	3B	39	39	25	49	8	8
1940	TIC	2B	8	8	19	16	3	3
1940	KCM	2B	13	13	20	28	5	4
1940	KCM	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1941	KCM	2B	42	42	88	118	10	18
1944	CAG	3B	1	1	1	3	0	1
1944	CBE	2B	6	5	8	17	1	2
1944	CBE	3B	2	2	3	1	1	0