Frank Gabler

Born: 11/6/1911 in East Highland, CA, USA

Died: 11/1/1967 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-19 | Final Game: 1938-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Harold Gabler

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Biography

Frank Gabler was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1938. Born in 1911, Gabler made his debut during a time when the game was experiencing shifts in playing styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 16-23, with a earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. He recorded a total of 109 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief appearances. Gabler's tenure in the league occurred during the late 1930s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While he may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and dynamics of pitching in that era. Gabler's career, although relatively brief, remains a testament to the dedication of players who competed during a time of evolving baseball strategies and fan expectations.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
5.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0.0	10.0	11.0	11.0	1.0	0	0	29.70

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1930	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1937	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1930	5.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	3.0	4.0	4.0	0	0	0	18.00
1937	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	1.0	0	0	47.25

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	23	113	31	10	1	8	376.3	457	220	37	107	109	5.26	0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1935	NY1	NL	2	1	26	1	0	0	0	60.0	79	38	20	24	5.70	4.35 (-31%)	-521.5
1936	NY1	NL	9	8	43	14	5	0	6	161.7	170	56	34	46	3.12	4.59 (+32%)	949.8
1937	NY1	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	9.0	20	10	2	3	10.00	4.34 (-131%)	0.0
1937	BSN	NL	4	7	19	9	2	1	2	76.0	84	43	16	19	5.09	4.34 (-17%)	-372.8
1938	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.3	3	3	1	0	81.00	—	0.0
1938	CHW	AL	1	7	18	7	3	0	0	69.3	101	70	34	17	9.09	4.35 (-109%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
113	107	4	21	5	1	0	13	0	5	28	0.196	0.232	0.262	0.494	-230.4

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	NY1	NL	26	16	0	2	1	0	2	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	NY1	NL	43	48	3	10	3	1	9	3	15	0.208	—	—	—	—	-230.4
1937	NY1	NL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	BSN	NL	19	22	0	4	0	0	0	2	7	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	CHW	AL	18	21	1	5	1	0	2	0	5	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0