Al Rubeling, baseball player, 1940-1944

Al Rubeling

Born: 5/10/1913 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 1/28/1988 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Albert William Rubeling

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Biography

Al Rubeling was a professional baseball player born in 1913, whose career spanned from 1940 to 1944. As a position player, he participated in 253 games over the course of his time in Major League Baseball. Rubeling recorded 186 hits, achieving a batting average of .249. He demonstrated power at the plate with 8 home runs and contributed to his teams with 79 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he showcased his speed by stealing 8 bases, adding a dynamic element to his offensive play. Rubeling played during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the post-World War II era, when the game saw significant changes in player demographics and athleticism. His contributions to the teams he played for reflect the competitive spirit of the time, as baseball began to evolve with the integration of new talent and styles of play. While not a household name, Rubeling's dedication to the game exemplified the hard work and perseverance of many players from his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
253 747 94 186 31 12 8 79 8 77 95 0.249 0.321 0.355 0.676 -482.9

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.696 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
1940 PHA AL 108 376 49 92 16 6 4 38 4 48 58 0.245 .267 (-8%) .335 (-2%) .387 (-9%) .722 (-6%) -378.7
1941 PHA AL 6 19 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1943 PIT NL 47 168 23 44 8 4 0 9 0 8 17 0.262 .255 (+2%) .324 (-9%) .346 (+3%) .671 (-3%) -149.0
1944 PIT NL 92 184 22 45 7 2 4 30 4 19 19 0.245 .261 (-6%) .325 (-1%) .357 (+3%) .683 (+1%) 44.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 71 0 130 182 10 34
3B 121 0 123 232 23 19
OF 18 0 33 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 PHA 2B 10 0 24 27 2 6
1940 PHA 3B 98 0 96 184 20 13
1941 PHA 3B 6 0 7 8 3 1
1943 PIT 2B 44 0 87 138 6 27
1943 PIT 3B 1 0 2 2 0 0
1944 PIT 2B 17 0 19 17 2 1
1944 PIT 3B 16 0 18 38 0 5
1944 PIT OF 18 0 33 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 71
Third Base 121
Left Field 10
Right Field 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Towson University Towson MD 1932