Art Rebel

Born: 3/4/1914 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/10/2004 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur Anthony Rebel

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Biography

Art Rebel, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1938 until 1945. Primarily a position player, Rebel made an impression during his time in the Major Leagues, participating in 33 games over the course of his career. He compiled a career batting average of .333, showcasing his hitting prowess with 27 hits, although he did not record any home runs. Rebel contributed to his teams with 6 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Active during a time when the sport was evolving, Rebel's playing years coincided with the latter part of the pre-integration era, a period marked by significant changes in baseball and American society. Though his career was relatively brief, Rebel’s ability to maintain a batting average above .300 highlights his skill at the plate and his potential had he enjoyed a longer tenure in the league. His contributions, while limited in volume, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

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	0.333	0.386	0.383	0.769	205.0

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 0.769 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	STL	NL	26	72	12	25	4	0	0	5	1	6	4	0.347	.260 (+33%)	.328 (+21%)	.354 (+13%)	.683 (+17%)	205.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	21	0	40	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHI	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
1945	SLN	OF	18	0	37	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1
Right Field	20