Rabbit Warstler, baseball player, 1930-1940

Rabbit Warstler

Born: 9/13/1903 in North Canton, OH, USA

Died: 5/31/1964 in North Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-07-24 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Harold Burton Warstler

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Biography

Rabbit Warstler was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1930s and early 1940s. Born in 1903, Warstler's career spanned from July 24, 1930, to September 29, 1940. Over the course of 1,205 games, he recorded 935 hits, achieving a batting average of .229. Though he was not known for his power at the plate, as evidenced by his 11 home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with a total of 332 RBIs and showcased his speed with 42 stolen bases. Warstler played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-laden game. His playing style was marked by a focus on contact hitting and base running, making him a valuable asset in small-ball situations. Despite the challenges of competing in a league that was evolving rapidly, Warstler carved out a respectable career, demonstrating perseverance and adaptability on the field. His legacy is remembered as a testament to the gritty, fundamental style of play that defined baseball during his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1205 4088 431 935 133 36 11 332 42 405 414 0.229 0.300 0.287 0.587 -15855.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1930 BOS AL 54 162 16 30 2 3 1 13 0 20 21 0.185 .293 (-37%) .354 (-22%) .429 (-41%) .784 (-33%) -997.0
1931 BOS AL 66 181 20 44 5 3 0 10 2 15 27 0.243 .276 (-12%) .338 (-9%) .388 (-22%) .726 (-16%) -500.0
1932 BOS AL 115 388 26 82 15 5 0 34 9 22 43 0.211 .275 (-23%) .335 (-23%) .391 (-30%) .726 (-26%) -2044.3
1933 BOS AL 92 322 44 70 13 1 1 17 2 42 36 0.217 .270 (-19%) .329 (-7%) .377 (-28%) .707 (-18%) -951.8
1934 PHA AL 117 419 56 99 19 3 1 36 9 51 30 0.236 .278 (-15%) .340 (-6%) .392 (-23%) .733 (-15%) -1146.5
1935 PHA AL 138 496 62 124 20 7 3 59 8 56 53 0.250 .279 (-11%) .342 (-5%) .399 (-16%) .742 (-11%) -1045.8
1936 PHA AL 66 236 27 59 8 6 1 24 0 36 16 0.250 .283 (-12%) .349 (+1%) .404 (-14%) .753 (-7%) -244.7
1936 BSN NL 74 304 27 64 6 0 0 17 2 22 33 0.211 .283 (-26%) .349 (-24%) .404 (-43%) .753 (-34%) -244.7
1937 BSN NL 149 555 57 124 20 0 3 36 4 51 62 0.223 .276 (-19%) .342 (-15%) .398 (-31%) .740 (-23%) -2658.6
1938 BSN NL 142 467 37 108 10 4 0 40 3 48 38 0.231 .272 (-15%) .341 (-11%) .392 (-31%) .734 (-22%) -2042.8
1939 BSN NL 114 342 34 83 11 3 0 24 2 24 31 0.243 .274 (-11%) .342 (-15%) .393 (-26%) .735 (-20%) -1393.8
1940 BSN NL 33 57 6 12 0 0 0 4 0 10 5 0.211 .267 (-21%) .335 (-2%) .387 (-46%) .722 (-25%) -205.9
1940 CHC NL 45 159 19 36 4 1 1 18 1 8 19 0.226 .267 (-15%) .335 (-21%) .387 (-27%) .722 (-24%) -205.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 442 0 921 1520 95 304
3B 26 0 11 26 1 4
SS 705 0 1421 2267 225 429

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 BOS SS 54 0 100 149 14 30
1931 BOS 2B 42 0 74 135 15 20
1931 BOS 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1931 BOS SS 19 0 28 32 4 6
1932 BOS SS 107 0 254 373 41 84
1933 BOS SS 87 0 150 275 22 40
1934 PHA 2B 107 0 228 392 20 87
1934 PHA SS 2 0 4 4 2 1
1935 PHA 2B 136 0 308 482 34 94
1935 PHA 3B 2 0 1 4 0 0
1936 PHA 2B 66 0 139 265 11 45
1936 BSN SS 74 0 157 278 24 59
1937 BSN SS 149 0 298 493 49 85
1938 BSN 2B 7 0 10 17 1 0
1938 BSN SS 135 0 285 428 48 76
1939 BSN 2B 43 0 89 135 7 36
1939 BSN 3B 21 0 9 21 1 4
1939 BSN SS 49 0 96 145 12 35
1940 BSN 2B 24 0 32 43 2 15
1940 BSN 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1940 BSN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 CHN 2B 17 0 41 51 5 7
1940 CHN SS 28 0 49 90 9 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 442
Third Base 27
Shortstop 706