Ryan Raburn
Born: 4/17/1981 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-09-12 | Final Game: 2017-07-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ryan Neil Raburn
Biography
Ryan Raburn, born in 1981, was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball who made a notable impact from 2004 to 2017. Over the course of his career, he played in 947 games, accumulating 626 hits, 93 home runs, and 358 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .253. Raburn was known for his ability to play multiple positions, including both the outfield and infield, which provided his teams with valuable flexibility throughout his tenure in the league.
Raburn's career spanned an era of offensive growth in baseball, as players increasingly focused on power hitting and versatility. He was particularly recognized for his strong performances in the latter part of his career with the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays. With 16 stolen bases, Raburn also showcased a blend of speed and power that made him a well-rounded player. His contributions to teams in both the American League and National League solidified his place in baseball history as a reliable contributor during a dynamic period in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 947 | 2472 | 340 | 626 | 147 | 13 | 93 | 358 | 16 | 210 | 683 | 0.253 | 0.316 | 0.436 | 0.752 | 1484.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DET | AL | 12 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 49 | 138 | 28 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 0.304 | 238.2 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 92 | 182 | 26 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 49 | 0.236 | -398.5 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 113 | 261 | 44 | 76 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 45 | 5 | 26 | 60 | 0.291 | 953.0 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | 113 | 371 | 54 | 104 | 25 | 1 | 15 | 62 | 2 | 27 | 92 | 0.280 | 801.4 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 121 | 387 | 53 | 99 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 49 | 1 | 21 | 114 | 0.256 | -28.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 66 | 205 | 14 | 35 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 53 | 0.171 | -1258.8 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 87 | 243 | 40 | 66 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 55 | 0 | 29 | 67 | 0.272 | 1166.7 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 74 | 195 | 18 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 0.200 | -778.6 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 82 | 173 | 22 | 52 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 0.301 | 995.2 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 113 | 223 | 30 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 80 | 0.220 | -169.5 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 25 | 65 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.262 | -37.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 0.290 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | DET | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.400 |
| 2011 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0.261 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 19 | 6 | 61 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2B | 145 | 130 | 185 | 313 | 21 | 70 |
| 3B | 33 | 18 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 2 |
| OF | 611 | 402 | 801 | 32 | 26 | 9 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DET | 2B | 11 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | DET | 2B | 10 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | DET | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | OF | 38 | 25 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | DET | 2B | 16 | 12 | 27 | 34 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | DET | 3B | 18 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | DET | OF | 57 | 19 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | DET | 1B | 10 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | DET | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | DET | OF | 87 | 52 | 136 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 | DET | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | DET | 2B | 18 | 15 | 27 | 43 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | DET | OF | 91 | 70 | 150 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | DET | 2B | 56 | 55 | 69 | 122 | 10 | 23 |
| 2011 | DET | 3B | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | DET | OF | 72 | 39 | 106 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | DET | 2B | 32 | 31 | 36 | 63 | 3 | 13 |
| 2012 | DET | OF | 51 | 23 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CLE | OF | 65 | 58 | 92 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | OF | 44 | 33 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | OF | 35 | 24 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | COL | 1B | 5 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | COL | OF | 49 | 45 | 52 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | WAS | OF | 22 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 19 |
| Second Base | 145 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Left Field | 385 |
| Center Field | 35 |
| Right Field | 212 |
| Designated Hitter | 105 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-05-05 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | COL | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | $2,100,000 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | $438,000 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | $396,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,484,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Community College | Avon Park | FL | 2000 |