Brian Raabe, baseball player, 1995-1997

Brian Raabe

Born: 11/5/1967 in New Ulm, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-17 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Brian Charles Raabe

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Biography

Brian Raabe, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997. He primarily played as a position player and appeared in a total of 17 games across his two seasons. During his time in the league, Raabe recorded 6 hits, 2 runs batted in (RBIs), and maintained a batting average of .207. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by his versatility and dedication on the field. Raabe played at a time when the game was witnessing significant transformations, including the rise of offensive power and the increasing emphasis on home run hitting. Despite his limited playing time and statistics, he became known for his work ethic and resilience in a highly competitive environment. After his playing career, Raabe's journey in baseball continued off the field, contributing to the sport in various capacities. His story remains a testament to the myriad paths players take in the world of baseball, regardless of the number of games played at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 29 4 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0.207 0.250 0.207 0.457 0.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1995 MIN AL 6 14 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 7 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1997 SEA AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 COL NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 3 5 11 0 3
3B 10 2 3 5 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MIN 2B 4 2 5 8 0 3
1995 MIN 3B 2 1 0 0 0 0
1996 MIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1996 MIN 3B 6 1 2 4 1 1
1997 SEA 2B 1 1 0 0 0 0
1997 SEA 3B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1997 COL 2B 1 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 SEA AL $160,000
Total Career Earnings $160,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990