Art Ruble

Born: 3/11/1903 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 11/1/1983 in Maryville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-18 | Final Game: 1934-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William Arthur Ruble

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Art Ruble, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Playing primarily as a position player, Ruble's career spanned from 1927 until his final game on May 13, 1934. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, he appeared in 75 games, amassing 30 hits, 19 runs batted in (RBIs), and a batting average of .207. Although he did not hit any home runs, Ruble showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Ruble's era was characterized by a transitional phase in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a period marked by increased offense. Despite not having overwhelming statistics, Ruble's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of players during this time. His journey through the majors, although brief, is a testament to the many players who shaped the game during its formative years, helping to set the stage for future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
75	145	23	30	8	2	0	19	2	21	18	0.207	0.311	0.290	0.601	-450.7

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1927	DET	AL	56	91	16	15	4	2	0	11	2	14	15	0.165	.282 (-42%)	.344 (-18%)	.392 (-36%)	.736 (-27%)	-441.0
1934	PHI	NL	19	54	7	15	4	0	0	8	0	7	3	0.278	.278 (avg)	.340 (+6%)	.392 (-10%)	.733 (-3%)	-9.7