Fabian Gaffke
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1942)
Fabian Gaffke was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1942 for the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. In 129 career games, he hit .227 with 73 hits, 7 home runs, and 42 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 2/8/1992 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-09-09
- Last Game
- 1942-08-12
Full name: Fabian Sebastian Gaffke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 321 | 43 | 73 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 30 | 47 | .227 | .297 | .361 | .659 | -440 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career SLG .361 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BOS | AL | 15 | 55 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .127 | .283 (-55%) | .349 (-43%) | .404 (-46%) | .753 (-45%) | -415.0 |
| 1937 | BOS | AL | 54 | 184 | 32 | 53 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 15 | 25 | .288 | .276 (+4%) | .342 (avg) | .398 (+21%) | .740 (+11%) | 319.5 |
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 15 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 40 | 67 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | .164 | .253 (-35%) | .323 (-25%) | .349 (-45%) | .672 (-35%) | -344.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 129 | 321 | 43 | 73 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 30 | 47 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -440 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (129 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 129 | 13 | 29 | 2 | 15 | .225 |
| Away | 72 | 192 | 30 | 44 | 5 | 27 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-08-12 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-08-12 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-08-11 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-08-02 | CLE | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-26 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-25 | CLE | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-07-24 | CLE | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-07-24 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-23 | CLE | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-22 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 55 |
Fabian Gaffke: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fabian Gaffke debuted on September 9, 1936 and played a final game on August 12, 1942. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1936 through 1939) and the Cleveland Indians (1941 through 1942). Gaffke, born on August 5, 1913, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Gaffke's listed size is 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Gaffke's death is recorded on February 8, 1992, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Fabian Gaffke was the playing name; the full given name is Fabian Sebastian.
Gaffke's career batting table shows 129 games, 321 at bats and 73 hits, a .227 average, plus 7 home runs and 42 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .361 give Gaffke a career OPS of .659. Over the seasons Gaffke played, league hitters batted .270; the .227 career figure is 15.9% below that. In OPS terms, Gaffke's .659 stands 9.0% below the league's .724. The hits column peaks at 53, in 1937. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .288 in 1937, 4% above that year's league mark of .276.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fabian Gaffke
- What years did Fabian Gaffke play?
- Fabian Gaffke played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1942.
- Was Fabian Gaffke a pitcher?
- No. Fabian Gaffke was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Fabian Gaffke hit?
- Fabian Gaffke hit 7 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What teams did Fabian Gaffke play for?
- Fabian Gaffke played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1936–1939) and the Cleveland Indians (1941–1942).
- What were Fabian Gaffke's career stats?
- In 129 games, Fabian Gaffke had 73 hits, 7 home runs, 42 RBI, 43 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Fabian Gaffke play?
- Fabian Gaffke played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fabian Gaffke and how much did he weigh?
- Fabian Gaffke was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fabian Gaffke hit each season?
- Fabian Gaffke's home runs by season: 1 in 1936, 6 in 1937, 0 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 0 in 1941, and 0 in 1942. His most in one season was 6, in 1937.
- What was Fabian Gaffke's career batting average?
- Fabian Gaffke batted .227 over his career, with 73 hits in 321 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fabian Gaffke have?
- Fabian Gaffke drove in 42 runs in his career.
- Is Fabian Gaffke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fabian Gaffke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.