Don Rader, baseball player, 1913-1921

Don Rader

Born: 9/5/1893 in Wolcott, IN, USA

Died: 6/26/1983 in Walla Walla, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-07-25 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Donald Russell Rader

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Biography

Don Rader was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1921. Primarily a position player, Rader made a limited impact on the field, appearing in 13 games over the course of his career. He finished with a batting average of .286, collecting 10 hits and driving in 3 runs, though he did not record any home runs or stolen bases. His time in the league coincided with the early years of the modern game, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to more offensive strategies that would define the years to come. Rader's tenure in baseball was marked by the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport, yet he managed to showcase a solid batting ability during his limited opportunities. His contribution to the teams he played for may not have been extensive in terms of statistics, but his participation in the major leagues during this formative period of baseball history reflects the diverse backgrounds and talents that shaped the game in the early 20th century. Though not a household name, Rader's legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
44.0 36.0 2.0 5.0 0 0 0 1.0 5.0 3.0 1.0 0.139 0.238 0.139 0.377

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1925 38.0 31.0 2.0 5.0 0 0 0 1.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.161 0.250 0.161 0.411
1926 6.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.167 .000 0.167

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 35 5 10 3 0 0 3 0 3 5 0.286 0.342 0.371 0.714 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — near 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
1913 CHW AL 4 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1921 PHI NL 9 32 4 9 2 0 0 3 0 3 5 0.281 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
SS 9 0 15 22 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CHA 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1913 CHA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1921 PHI SS 9 0 15 22 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 9
Left Field 1