Rob Dibble, baseball player, 1988-1995

Rob Dibble

Born: 1/24/1964 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-06-29 | Final Game: 1995-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Robert Keith Dibble

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Biography

Rob Dibble, born in 1964, was a prominent relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995. Known for his fiery demeanor and overpowering fastball, Dibble became a key figure in the Cincinnati Reds' bullpen during a period marked by the team's success in the early 1990s. Over his career, he compiled a record of 27-25 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.98, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. He struck out 645 batters and recorded 89 saves, establishing himself as one of the premier closers of his era. Dibble's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star twice and his performance that earned him the NLCS MVP award, underscoring his impact in the postseason. His role in helping the Reds capture the 1990 World Series title was significant, as he contributed to the team's dominance within the National League during that time. Known for his intensity on the mound, Dibble's playing style exemplified the competitive spirit of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time when relief pitchers began to gain greater recognition for their contributions to team success. After retiring, he remained a notable figure in baseball, transitioning into broadcasting and analysis, where he continued to share his insights into the game he loved.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 25 385 0 0 0 89 477.0 332 158 27 238 645 2.98 0

Career ERA 2.98 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 24.4% better 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
1988 CIN NL 1 1 37 0 0 0 0 59.3 43 12 21 59 1.82 3.73 (+51%) 2106.3
1989 CIN NL 10 5 74 0 0 0 2 99.0 62 23 39 141 2.09 3.71 (+44%) 5045.7
1990 CIN NL 8 3 68 0 0 0 11 98.0 62 19 34 136 1.74 3.86 (+55%) 5896.4
1991 CIN NL 3 5 67 0 0 0 31 82.3 67 29 25 124 3.17 3.91 (+19%) 4955.1
1992 CIN NL 3 5 63 0 0 0 25 70.3 48 24 31 110 3.07 3.75 (+18%) 3796.2
1993 CIN NL 1 4 45 0 0 0 19 41.7 34 30 42 49 6.48 4.19 (-55%) -2216.5
1995 CHW AL 0 1 16 0 0 0 1 14.3 7 10 27 16 6.28 4.45 (-41%) -
1995 ATL AL 1 1 15 0 0 0 0 12.0 9 11 19 10 8.25 4.45 (-85%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
385 25 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.240 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OBP .120 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.240 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 66.4% 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
1988 CIN NL 37 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CIN NL 74 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CIN NL 68 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 67 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 63 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 45 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHW AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 ATL AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS CIN 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1990 WS CIN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 7 0 1 9.7 3 0 2 14 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 NLCS CIN 0 0 4 0 1 5.0 0 0 1 10 0.00
1990 WS CIN 1 0 3 0 0 4.7 3 0 1 4 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 385 0 23 32 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CIN P 37 0 1 3 0 0
1989 CIN P 74 0 3 5 1 0
1990 CIN P 68 0 5 8 0 0
1991 CIN P 67 0 4 7 1 0
1992 CIN P 63 0 5 3 1 0
1993 CIN P 45 0 5 4 0 2
1995 CHA P 16 0 0 2 0 0
1995 ML4 P 15 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 385

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Pitcher of the Month June
1990 NLCS MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 CHA AL $400,000
1995 ML4 AL $109,000
1994 CIN NL $2,450,000
1993 CIN NL $2,500,000
1992 CIN NL $1,450,000
1991 CIN NL $475,000
1990 CIN NL $200,000
1989 CIN NL $85,000
Total Career Earnings $7,669,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Southern College Lakeland FL 1983