Hank Riebe, baseball player, 1942-1949

Hank Riebe

Born: 10/10/1921 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 4/16/2001 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-08-26 | Final Game: 1949-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harvey Donald Riebe

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Biography

Hank Riebe was born in 1921 and enjoyed a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1949. Primarily recognized as a position player, Riebe participated in 61 games during his time in the league. He compiled a batting average of .212, accumulating 29 hits, 11 runs batted in (RBIs), and recorded one stolen base. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions on the field were valued during a challenging era for baseball, as the league was navigating through the impacts of World War II. Riebe's career unfolded during a time when many star players were absent from the game due to military service, leading to opportunities for lesser-known athletes like him to make their mark. Despite his limited statistics, Riebe's presence on the field during the late 1940s added to the rich tapestry of baseball's history, reflecting both the struggles and resilience of the sport during that period. Riebe’s journey exemplified the tenacity of the players of his era, who often faced extraordinary circumstances both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 137 2 29 4 0 0 11 1 3 18 0.212 0.229 0.241 0.469 -423.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
1942 DET AL 11 35 1 11 2 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.314 — — — — 0.0
1947 DET AL 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 DET AL 25 62 0 12 0 0 0 5 0 3 5 0.194 .263 (-27%) .340 (-32%) .379 (-49%) .719 (-41%) -423.0
1949 DET AL 17 33 1 6 2 0 0 2 1 0 5 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 49 0 155 14 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 DET C 11 0 42 5 0 1
1947 DET C 3 0 2 0 0 0
1948 DET C 24 0 90 6 0 1
1949 DET C 11 0 21 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 49