Fabian Gaffke

Born: 8/5/1913 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 2/8/1992 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-09 | Final Game: 1942-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Fabian Sebastian Gaffke

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Biography

Fabian Gaffke was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Born in 1913, Gaffke's career spanned from 1936 until his final game on August 12, 1942. Over the course of his career, he played in 129 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Gaffke recorded a total of 73 hits, which included 7 home runs and 42 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .227. He also contributed to his teams with 2 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that was characteristic of the era's playing style. Gaffke's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the pre-war years and the onset of World War II. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during a time of great change reflect the dedication and resilience of players who competed under challenging circumstances. Gaffke's journey through the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the many athletes who shaped the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
129	321	43	73	14	4	7	42	2	30	47	0.227	0.297	0.361	0.659	-478.5

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1936	BOS	AL	15	55	5	7	2	0	1	3	0	4	5	0.127	.283 (-55%)	.349 (-43%)	.404 (-46%)	.753 (-45%)	-427.2
1937	BOS	AL	54	184	32	53	10	4	6	34	1	15	25	0.288	.276 (+4%)	.342 (avg)	.398 (+21%)	.740 (+11%)	319.5
1938	BOS	AL	15	10	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	BOS	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CLE	AL	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CLE	AL	40	67	4	11	2	0	0	3	1	6	13	0.164	.253 (-35%)	.323 (-25%)	.349 (-45%)	.672 (-35%)	-370.9