Rudy Pemberton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1997)
Rudy Pemberton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997 for the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 52 career games, he hit .336 with 45 hits, 3 home runs, and 23 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-26
- Last Game
- 1997-06-02
Full name: Rudy Hector Pemberton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 134 | 22 | 45 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 22 | .336 | .395 | .515 | .909 | -93 |
Career AVG .336 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +25.4% above league average.
Career OBP .395 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.
Career SLG .515 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — +22.2% above league average.
Career OPS .909 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — +19.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | 12 | 30 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 13 | 41 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .512 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 27 | 63 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .238 | .266 (-11%) | .336 (-7%) | .419 (-13%) | .756 (-10%) | -93.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 52 | 134 | 22 | 45 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 22 | .336 | — | — | — | — | -93 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 63 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 10 | .302 |
| Away | 26 | 71 | 14 | 26 | 1 | 13 | .366 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-01 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-31 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-05-30 | BOS | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-29 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-27 | BOS | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-22 | BOS | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-21 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-05-20 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-18 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 37 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Rudy Pemberton's recorded salaries total $152,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pemberton's career ran from 1995 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $152,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $152,000 | ||
Rudy Pemberton: the record in brief
Rudy Pemberton played a first major league game on April 26, 1995 and a last one on June 2, 1997. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Tigers (1995) and the Boston Red Sox (1996 through 1997). The bio lists Pemberton as an outfielder who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The birth record reads December 17, 1969, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. The bio lists the given name Rudy Hector.
In 52 games and 134 at bats, Pemberton batted .336 with 45 hits, plus 3 homers and 23 RBI. Reaching base at a .395 clip and slugging .515, Pemberton finished with a .909 OPS. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Pemberton's .336 average sits 25.4% above it. The OPS comparison is .909 to a league .760, 19.7% above average. 1996 produced Pemberton's most hits, 21 of them for the Boston Red Sox. The best average in the busiest seasons was .512, in 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy Pemberton
- What years did Rudy Pemberton play?
- Rudy Pemberton played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997.
- Was Rudy Pemberton a pitcher?
- No. Rudy Pemberton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rudy Pemberton hit?
- Rudy Pemberton hit 3 career home runs with 45 hits.
- What teams did Rudy Pemberton play for?
- Rudy Pemberton played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1995) and the Boston Red Sox (1996–1997).
- What were Rudy Pemberton's career stats?
- In 52 games, Rudy Pemberton had 45 hits, 3 home runs, 23 RBI, 22 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .336 batting average.
- How much did Rudy Pemberton earn in his career?
- Rudy Pemberton's recorded salaries total $152,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pemberton's career ran from 1995 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
- What was Rudy Pemberton's salary?
- Rudy Pemberton's recorded salary was $152,000 in 1997.
- What position did Rudy Pemberton play?
- Rudy Pemberton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rudy Pemberton and how much did he weigh?
- Rudy Pemberton was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rudy Pemberton hit each season?
- Rudy Pemberton's home runs by season: 0 in 1995, 1 in 1996, and 2 in 1997. His most in one season was 2, in 1997.
- What was Rudy Pemberton's career batting average?
- Rudy Pemberton batted .336 over his career, with 45 hits in 134 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rudy Pemberton have?
- Rudy Pemberton drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Rudy Pemberton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rudy Pemberton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.