Rod Graber

Born: 6/20/1930 in Massillon, OH, USA

Died: 12/5/2014 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-09 | Final Game: 1958-09-24

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

Full name: Rodney Blaine Graber

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Biography

Rod Graber was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the league spanned from September 9 to September 24 in 1958, a period that marked the exciting transition of baseball into the modern era, characterized by the integration of players and an evolving playing style. Graber appeared in a total of 4 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .125. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his participation in the major leagues during this transformative time added to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Although Graber's stint in the big leagues was short, it is a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make it to the highest level of the sport. Each player, regardless of their statistics, contributed to the development and popularity of baseball during the late 1950s, a time when the game was witnessing significant changes on and off the field. Graber's career, albeit limited, reflects the dreams and challenges faced by many athletes seeking to leave their mark in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.125	0.222	0.125	0.347	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 68.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 51.7% 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
1958	CLE	AL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	2	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	CLE	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	2