Rube Dessau

Born: 3/29/1883 in New Galilee, PA, USA

Died: 5/6/1952 in York, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-22 | Final Game: 1910-10-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Rolland Dessau

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Biography

Rube Dessau, born in 1883, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1910. Dessau's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he concluded his career with a win-loss record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.53. Over his time in the league, he recorded a total of 25 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical game situations. While Dessau may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the early years of the 20th century contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. As the game continued to grow in popularity, players like Dessau helped lay the groundwork for the future of pitching in the majors. His career, though brief, reflected the challenges and changes of an era that would soon witness significant shifts in playing style and athleticism.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	21	2	1	0	1	60.7	80	44	0	39	25	6.53	0

Career ERA 6.53 vs. league average 2.65 across their career seasons — 146.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1907	BSN	NL	0	1	2	2	1	0	0	9.3	13	11	10	1	10.61	2.50 (-325%)	0.0
1910	BRO	NL	2	3	19	0	0	0	1	51.3	67	33	29	24	5.79	2.79 (-107%)	-799.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	19	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	7	0.053	0.182	0.053	0.234	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 78.7% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 83.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.234 vs. league average 0.629 across their career seasons — 62.7% 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
1907	BSN	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BRO	NL	19	15	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	2	1	11	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	BSN	P	2	2	1	2	2	0
1910	BRO	P	19	0	0	9	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Geneva College	Beaver Falls	PA	1904