Matt Ruebel, baseball player, 1996-1998

Matt Ruebel

Born: 10/16/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-05-21 | Final Game: 1998-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Matthew Alexander Ruebel

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Biography

Matt Ruebel, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Throughout his career, Ruebel showcased his abilities on the mound with a record of 4-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.54. He struck out a total of 78 batters and achieved 1 save, contributing to his teams during a competitive era in baseball that included the tail end of the steroid era, which was marked by high offensive outputs and significant pressure on pitchers. Ruebel's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and the ability to handle pressure situations despite the challenges faced by pitchers during his time. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and contributions to his teams were integral in navigating the highs and lows of a season. Ruebel's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication required to excel in professional sports, making him a notable figure in baseball history during the late 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 77 8 0 0 1 130.0 152 80 18 56 78 5.54 0

Career ERA 5.54 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 23.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1996 PIT NL 1 1 26 7 0 0 1 58.7 64 30 25 22 4.60 4.61 (avg) -1405.7
1997 PIT NL 3 2 44 0 0 0 0 62.7 77 44 27 50 6.32 4.39 (-44%) -500.7
1998 TBR AL 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 8.7 11 6 4 6 6.23 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.150 0.190 0.150 0.340 0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.340 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
1996 PIT NL 26 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1997 PIT NL 44 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 TBR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 77 8 11 18 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 PIT P 26 7 7 9 1 0
1997 PIT P 44 0 3 9 3 0
1998 TBA P 7 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 PIT NL $160,000
1996 PIT NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $269,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1989, 1990