Tommy Raub
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1906)
Tommy Raub was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1906 for the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 4 seasons. In 60 career games, he hit .253 with 41 hits and 9 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 18.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 2/15/1949 in Phillipsburg, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-06-03
- Last Game
- 1906-06-22
Full name: Thomas Jefferson Raub
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 162 | 15 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 16 | .253 | .301 | .358 | .659 | 18 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .358 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHN | NL | 36 | 84 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 12 | .226 | .261 (-14%) | .316 (-12%) | .345 (-10%) | .662 (-11%) | -151.1 |
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 24 | 78 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | .282 | .247 (+14%) | .307 (+6%) | .315 (+30%) | .622 (+18%) | 168.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 60 | 162 | 15 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 16 | .253 | — | — | — | — | 18 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 91 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 2 | .253 |
| Away | 27 | 71 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 5 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-06-22 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-06-21 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906-06-20 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-06-16 | STL | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906-06-14 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-06-13 | STL | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-06-09 | STL | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906-05-27 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-05-22 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-05-21 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 34 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Tommy Raub: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tommy Raub's first major league game on June 3, 1903; the last one listed came on June 22, 1906. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1903) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1906). Listed as a catcher, Raub both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'10" and 155 pounds. Raub was born on December 1, 1870, in Raubsville, PA, USA. Raub's death is recorded on February 15, 1949, in Phillipsburg, NJ, USA. Tommy Raub was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Jefferson.
Raub collected 41 hits in 162 at bats across 60 games, good for a .253 batting average, plus 9 runs batted in. Raub got on base at a .301 rate and slugged .358 (.659 OPS). Raub hit .253 while the league hit .254 over the same span, a figure close to average. Raub collected a career-high 22 hits in 1906. In 1906, a season of regular play, Raub hit .282 while the league hit .247.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Raub
- What years did Tommy Raub play?
- Tommy Raub played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1906.
- Was Tommy Raub a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Raub was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tommy Raub hit?
- Tommy Raub hit 0 career home runs with 41 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Raub play for?
- Tommy Raub played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1903) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1906).
- What were Tommy Raub's career stats?
- In 60 games, Tommy Raub had 41 hits, 9 RBI, 15 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Tommy Raub play?
- Tommy Raub played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Raub and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Raub was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Tommy Raub's career batting average?
- Tommy Raub batted .253 over his career, with 41 hits in 162 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Raub have?
- Tommy Raub drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Raub in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Raub has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.