Charlie Rabe
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1958)
Charlie Rabe was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1958 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 0-4 with a 3.67 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1957-09-21
- Last Game
- 1958-06-04
Full name: Charles Henry Rabe
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2.16 | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 4.34 | 3.86 (-12%) | -503.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 3.67 | — | -504 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 14.0 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4.50 |
| Away | 6 | 13.0 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2.77 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-06-04 | CIN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-25 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-05-17 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-14 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-09 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-04 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-04-26 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-04-24 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-04-19 | CIN | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-27 | CIN | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-06-04 | CIN | LAD | — | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-25 | CIN | STL | L | 3.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-05-17 | CIN | ATL | — | 2.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958-05-14 | CIN | PIT | L | 3.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-05-09 | CIN | ATL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-04 | CIN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1958-04-26 | CIN | PIT | L | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958-04-24 | CIN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958-04-19 | CIN | PIT | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-27 | CIN | ATL | L | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
Charlie Rabe: the record in brief
The profile opens with Charlie Rabe's first major league game on September 21, 1957; the last one listed came on June 4, 1958. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Redlegs from 1957 to 1958. At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Rabe is listed as a pitcher. Rabe batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 6, 1932, in Boyce, TX, USA. Charlie Rabe was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Henry.
Rabe's career pitching line is 0 wins, 4 losses and a 3.67 ERA over 11 appearances. The same table counts 16 strikeouts. Rabe's 3.67 ERA was close to the 3.85 league figure for those seasons. 1958 was Rabe's sharpest full season, a 4.34 ERA against the league's 3.86.
Rabe's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 22 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 11 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 5 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Rabe
- What years did Charlie Rabe play?
- Charlie Rabe played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1958.
- Was Charlie Rabe a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Rabe pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charlie Rabe hit?
- Charlie Rabe hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Charlie Rabe play for?
- Charlie Rabe played for one team, the Cincinnati Redlegs (1957–1958).
- What were Charlie Rabe's career stats?
- In 11 games, Charlie Rabe went 0-4 with a 3.67 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 27.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Charlie Rabe play?
- Charlie Rabe played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Rabe and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Rabe was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Charlie Rabe's career ERA?
- Charlie Rabe finished with a 3.67 career ERA, going 0-4 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Rabe have?
- Charlie Rabe recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Rabe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Rabe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.