Mike Rabelo
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2008)
Mike Rabelo was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008 for the Detroit Tigers and the Florida Marlins, a span of 3 seasons. In 86 career games, he hit .234 with 65 hits, 4 home runs, and 28 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-23
- Last Game
- 2008-06-22
Full name: Michael Gregory Rabelo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 278 | 23 | 65 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 67 | .234 | .281 | .331 | .612 | -889 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 51 | 168 | 14 | 43 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 41 | .256 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (-11%) | .422 (-16%) | .758 (-13%) | -388.1 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 34 | 109 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 25 | .202 | .263 (-23%) | .333 (-23%) | .416 (-29%) | .749 (-27%) | -501.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 86 | 278 | 23 | 65 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 67 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -889 | ||
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 (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 136 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 9 | .176 |
| Away | 43 | 142 | 15 | 41 | 4 | 19 | .289 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-22 | MIA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-06-18 | MIA | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-06-15 | MIA | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-06-10 | MIA | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-06-08 | MIA | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-06-07 | MIA | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-06 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-04 | MIA | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-02 | MIA | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-01 | MIA | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 81 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $390,000 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $770,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tampa | Tampa | FL | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Mike Rabelo: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Rabelo's first major league game on September 23, 2006; the last one listed came on June 22, 2008. By club, Rabelo's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (2006 through 2007) and the Florida Marlins (2008). Born on January 17, 1980, in New Port Richey, FL, USA, Rabelo is listed as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. On the record, Mike Rabelo was born Michael Gregory Rabelo.
Rabelo collected 65 hits in 278 at bats across 86 games, good for a .234 batting average; the totals also include 4 home runs and 28 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .281 and .331 give Rabelo a career OPS of .612. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Rabelo's .234 average sits 12.5% below it. By OPS the gap is 19.3% below league average (.612 against .759). 2007 produced Rabelo's most hits, 43 of them for the Detroit Tigers. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .256 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Rabelo
- What years did Mike Rabelo play?
- Mike Rabelo played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008.
- Was Mike Rabelo a pitcher?
- No. Mike Rabelo was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Rabelo hit?
- Mike Rabelo hit 4 career home runs with 65 hits.
- What was Mike Rabelo's career batting average?
- Mike Rabelo batted .234 over his career, with 65 hits in 278 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Rabelo have?
- Mike Rabelo drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Rabelo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Rabelo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.