Frank Gabler
Born: 11/6/1911 in East Highland, CA, USA
Died: 11/1/1967 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-04-19 | Final Game: 1938-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank Harold Gabler
Biography
Frank Gabler was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1938. Born in 1911, Gabler made his debut during a time when the game was experiencing shifts in playing styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 16-23, with a earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. He recorded a total of 109 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief appearances.
Gabler's tenure in the league occurred during the late 1930s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While he may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and dynamics of pitching in that era. Gabler's career, although relatively brief, remains a testament to the dedication of players who competed during a time of evolving baseball strategies and fan expectations.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 29.70 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
| 1937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 47.25 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 23 | 113 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 376.3 | 457 | 220 | 37 | 107 | 109 | 5.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 79 | 38 | 20 | 24 | 5.70 | -485.9 |
| 1936 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 8 | 43 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 161.7 | 170 | 56 | 34 | 46 | 3.12 | 1072.0 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 4 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 76.0 | 84 | 43 | 16 | 19 | 5.09 | -199.9 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 10.00 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 81.00 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CHW | AL | 1 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 101 | 70 | 34 | 17 | 9.09 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 107 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0.196 | 0.232 | 0.262 | 0.494 | -229.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | NY1 | NL | 26 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | NY1 | NL | 43 | 48 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.208 | -229.4 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 19 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CHW | AL | 18 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7.20 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7.20 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 113 | 0 | 16 | 70 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | NY1 | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | NY1 | P | 43 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| 1937 | BSN | P | 19 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | NY1 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CHA | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |