Josh Rabe, baseball player, 2006-2007

Josh Rabe

Born: 10/15/1978 in Quincy, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-07-17 | Final Game: 2007-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Joshua Wayne Rabe

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Biography

Josh Rabe, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. A position player, Rabe played a total of 38 games during his time in the league, where he showcased his skills as a versatile hitter. Over the course of his career, he recorded 20 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a batting average of .250. While he did not contribute in the stolen base department, his offensive contributions were significant in the limited opportunities he had to play. Rabe's career unfolded during a period marked by increased offensive output and a focus on power hitting in baseball. Although his time in the spotlight was short-lived, he represented a group of players navigating the challenges and opportunities of the mid-2000s MLB landscape. His journey reflects the experiences of many athletes striving to make a mark in a competitive environment, and while he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his impact on the field remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 80 10 20 1 0 3 9 0 2 18 0.250 0.268 0.375 0.643 32.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
2006 MIN AL 24 49 8 14 1 0 3 7 0 2 11 0.286 — — — — 32.0
2007 MIN AL 14 31 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 11 36 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 MIN OF 11 5 22 0 2 0
2007 MIN OF 9 6 14 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 17
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Quincy University Quincy IL 1998, 1999, 2000