Brian Raabe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1997)
Brian Raabe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997 for the Minnesota Twins, the Seattle Mariners, and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .207 with 6 hits and 2 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-17
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
Full name: Brian Charles Raabe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .207 | .250 | .207 | .457 | 0 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career SLG .207 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.
Career OPS .457 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 6 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 17 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .278 |
| Away | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | COL | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-23 | COL | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-31 | SEA | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-30 | SEA | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996-09-15 | MIN | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-13 | MIN | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-12 | MIN | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-08 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-10 | MIN | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-08 | MIN | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $160,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $160,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Brian Raabe: the record in brief
Brian Raabe's major league career runs from a debut on September 17, 1995 to a final game on September 28, 1997. By club, Raabe's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (1995 to 1996), the Seattle Mariners (1997), and the Colorado Rockies (1997). Raabe played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 5, 1967, in New Ulm, MN, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds. The given name on file is Brian Charles Raabe.
Raabe collected 6 hits in 29 at bats across 17 games, good for a .207 batting average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Over the seasons Raabe played, league hitters batted .268; the .207 career figure is 22.8% below that. Raabe collected a career-high 3 hits in 1995. The best average in the busiest seasons was .222, in 1996.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 10, followed by second base (7). At third base, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 3 putouts and 5 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Raabe
- What years did Brian Raabe play?
- Brian Raabe played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997.
- Was Brian Raabe a pitcher?
- No. Brian Raabe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brian Raabe hit?
- Brian Raabe hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Brian Raabe's career batting average?
- Brian Raabe batted .207 over his career, with 6 hits in 29 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Raabe have?
- Brian Raabe drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Raabe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Raabe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.