Reuben Stephenson

Born: 9/22/1869 in Petersburg, NJ, USA

Died: 12/1/1924 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-09-09 | Final Game: 1892-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Reuben Crandol Stephenson

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Biography

Reuben Stephenson, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from 1892 to 1909. Primarily recognized as a position player, Stephenson made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 8 games, achieving a batting average of .27 with 10 hits and 5 RBIs. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions in key moments demonstrated his value as a role player during a formative time in the sport. Stephenson's career, albeit short, reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the late 19th century. As the game began to embrace more strategic and aggressive forms of play, players like Stephenson helped lay the groundwork for future generations. His participation in the league during its infancy positioned him among the ranks of those who witnessed the sport's growth into a national pastime, making his story a part of baseball's rich historical tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	37	4	10	3	0	0	5	0	0	2	0.270	0.289	0.351	0.641	0.0

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.644 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
1892	PHI	NL	8	37	4	10	3	0	0	5	0	0	2	0.270	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	0	11	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	PHI	OF	8	0	11	1	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	8