John Rabb, baseball player, 1982-1988

John Rabb

Born: 6/23/1960 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-04 | Final Game: 1988-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Andrew Rabb

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Biography

John Rabb was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement on July 31, 1988. Over the course of his career, Rabb participated in 108 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. He recorded 46 hits, including 4 home runs and 27 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .225. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also contributed with 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. Rabb's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the emergence of a more athletic style of play. His role as a position player, while not marked by overwhelming offensive numbers, demonstrated the importance of versatility and grit in a team setting. After his playing days, Rabb remained a part of the baseball community, contributing to the sport in various capacities, but his time on the field remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
108 204 22 46 12 1 4 27 2 19 53 0.225 0.291 0.353 0.644 -392.4

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1982 SFG NL 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1983 SFG NL 40 104 10 24 9 0 1 14 1 9 17 0.231 .260 (-12%) .324 (-10%) .389 (-11%) .714 (-11%) -193.6
1984 SFG NL 54 82 10 16 1 0 3 9 1 10 33 0.195 .259 (-25%) .322 (-12%) .384 (-18%) .707 (-15%) -198.8
1985 ATL NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 9 14 2 5 2 0 0 4 0 0 1 0.357 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 10 79 6 1 3
C 37 31 184 14 7 2
OF 14 6 26 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SFN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1983 SFN C 31 28 168 13 5 2
1983 SFN OF 2 2 8 0 0 0
1984 SFN 1B 13 10 79 6 1 3
1984 SFN C 6 3 16 1 2 0
1984 SFN OF 8 3 12 0 0 0
1985 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 SEA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 SEA OF 2 1 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 37
First Base 14
Left Field 5
Right Field 10
Designated Hitter 5