Rube Vinson

Born: 3/20/1879 in Dover, DE, USA

Died: 10/12/1951 in Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-27 | Final Game: 1906-05-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Ernest Augustus Vinson

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Biography

Rube Vinson, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1906, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball characterized by evolving playing styles and the transition out of the deadball era. Vinson played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 64 games throughout his brief career. He recorded 47 hits, contributing to a batting average of .227. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 14 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases. Although Vinson's statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his participation during a pivotal time in baseball history is noteworthy. The early 1900s were marked by a shift toward a more dynamic style of play, and players like Vinson were part of the foundation that would lead to the modern game. His journey through the Major Leagues, albeit short-lived, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players of that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	207	26	47	4	1	0	14	7	19	38	0.227	0.301	0.256	0.557	-259.8

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.625 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1904	CLE	AL	15	49	12	15	1	0	2	2	10	6	0.306	—	—	—	—	237.7
1905	CLE	AL	39	134	12	26	3	1	9	4	7	28	0.194	.248 (-22%)	.307 (-20%)	.322 (-28%)	.629 (-24%)	-497.5
1906	CHW	AL	10	24	2	6	0	0	3	1	2	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0