Rabe Bassham
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Rabe Bassham was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs. In 2 career games, he hit .200 with 1 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 187 lb
- Died
- 11/27/1985 in Brecksville, OH, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | AB2 | NSL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Rabe Bassham: the record in brief
The season rows for Rabe Bassham begin in 1932. Every season row on the page belongs to the Indianapolis ABCs, in 1932. The bio lists Bassham's primary position as catcher. The recorded size is 187 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Bassham was born on May 31, 1897, in Prospect, TN, USA. Bassham died on November 27, 1985, in Brecksville, OH, USA.
In 2 games and 5 at bats, Bassham batted .200 with 1 hits, along with 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Bassham played, league hitters batted .275; the .200 career figure is 27.3% below that. Only one season appears, 1932 for the Indianapolis ABCs, when Bassham played 2 games and went 1 for 5.
Bassham appears at one position only: catcher, in 2 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rabe Bassham
- Was Rabe Bassham a pitcher?
- No. Rabe Bassham was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rabe Bassham hit?
- Rabe Bassham hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Rabe Bassham play for?
- Rabe Bassham played for one team, the Indianapolis ABCs (1932).
- What were Rabe Bassham's career stats?
- In 2 games, Rabe Bassham had 1 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Rabe Bassham play?
- Rabe Bassham played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rabe Bassham and how much did he weigh?
- Rabe Bassham was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Rabe Bassham's career batting average?
- Rabe Bassham batted .200 over his career, with 1 hits in 5 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rabe Bassham have?
- Rabe Bassham drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Rabe Bassham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rabe Bassham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.