Rube DeGroff

Born: 9/2/1879 in Hyde Park, NY, USA

Died: 12/17/1955 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-22 | Final Game: 1906-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arthur Sleight DeGroff

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Biography

Rube DeGroff was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport. His career spanned from 1905 to 1906, a time when baseball was evolving both in terms of player skills and the introduction of new strategies. DeGroff appeared in 16 games as a position player, showcasing his abilities in a relatively brief career. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, DeGroff recorded 14 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .233. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. His contributions, while modest, were part of the larger tapestry of baseball history during an era that was beginning to see the rise of more specialized roles and the early phases of what would become a more strategic game. DeGroff's career, though short-lived, reflected the spirit of determination that characterized many players of his time, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	60	4	14	2	1	0	5	1	5	17	0.233	0.292	0.300	0.592	3.5

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1905	STL	NL	15	56	3	14	2	1	0	5	1	5	15	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.307 (+1%)	.322 (avg)	.629 (avg)	3.5
1906	STL	NL	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	16	27	3	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	SLN	OF	15	15	27	3	3	1
1906	SLN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	8
Right Field	8