Frank Reiber, baseball player, 1933-1936

Frank Reiber

Born: 9/19/1909 in Huntington, WV, USA

Died: 12/26/2002 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-13 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Frank Bernard Reiber

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Biography

Frank Reiber was born in 1909 and played professional baseball from 1933 to 1936. As a position player, he made a notable impact during his brief career in the major leagues, participating in a total of 44 games. Reiber recorded 23 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .271. He demonstrated his power at the plate with 2 home runs and drove in 9 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite the limited opportunities he faced. Reiber's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the effects of the Great Depression and evolve into the more dynamic and competitive game it would become in the years following World War II. While his playing time was limited, Reiber's contributions as a solid hitter and an unassuming presence on the field reflect the tenacity of many players of his era who sought to make their mark in a challenging environment. His journey through the game remains a testament to the diverse tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 85 13 23 2 1 2 9 0 12 13 0.271 0.361 0.388 0.749 -67.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.734 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
1933 DET AL 13 18 3 5 0 1 1 3 0 2 3 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1934 DET AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 DET AL 8 11 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1936 DET AL 20 55 7 15 2 0 1 5 0 5 7 0.273 .283 (-4%) .349 (-5%) .404 (-10%) .753 (-8%) -67.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 28 0 70 7 2 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 DET C 6 0 13 0 1 0
1935 DET C 5 0 10 0 0 1
1936 DET C 17 0 47 7 1 0
1936 DET OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 28
Right Field 1