Art Rebel
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938-1945)
Art Rebel was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1945 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 8 seasons. In 33 career games, he hit .333 with 27 hits and 6 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 205.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/10/2004 in Tampa, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-04-19
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
Full name: Arthur Anthony Rebel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 81 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .333 | .386 | .383 | .769 | 205 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +24.8% above league average.
Career OBP .386 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .769 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — +8.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | SLN | NL | 26 | 72 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | .347 | .260 (+33%) | .328 (+21%) | .354 (+13%) | .683 (+17%) | 205.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 33 | 81 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 205 | ||
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 (33 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 22 | 65 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 4 | .354 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | STL | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-29 | STL | CIN | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-16 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-14 | STL | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-11 | STL | NY1 | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-03 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-02 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-29 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-28 | STL | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-21 | STL | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 20 |
Art Rebel: the record in brief
Art Rebel played a first major league game on April 19, 1938 and a last one on September 30, 1945. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1938) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1945). At 5 feet, 8 inches and 180 pounds, Rebel is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Rebel batted and threw left-handed. Rebel was born on March 4, 1914, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Rebel's death is recorded on July 10, 2004, in Tampa, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Arthur Anthony.
Rebel finished with 27 hits from 81 at bats in 33 games, which works out to .333, along with 6 RBI. Reaching base at a .386 clip and slugging .383, Rebel finished with a .769 OPS. The league as a whole hit .267 across Rebel's seasons, which puts the .333 career mark 24.8% above average. No season topped the 25 hits of 1945. In 1945, a season of regular play, Rebel hit .347 while the league hit .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Rebel
- What years did Art Rebel play?
- Art Rebel played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1945.
- Was Art Rebel a pitcher?
- No. Art Rebel was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Art Rebel hit?
- Art Rebel hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What teams did Art Rebel play for?
- Art Rebel played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1938) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1945).
- What were Art Rebel's career stats?
- In 33 games, Art Rebel had 27 hits, 6 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Art Rebel play?
- Art Rebel played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Rebel and how much did he weigh?
- Art Rebel was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Art Rebel's career batting average?
- Art Rebel batted .333 over his career, with 27 hits in 81 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Rebel have?
- Art Rebel drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Art Rebel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Rebel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.