Al Rubeling
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1940-1944)
Al Rubeling was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1944 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 253 career games, he hit .249 with 186 hits, 8 home runs, and 79 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/28/1988 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1940-04-16
- Last Game
- 1944-10-01
Full name: Albert William Rubeling
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 747 | 94 | 186 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 79 | 8 | 77 | 95 | .249 | .321 | .355 | .676 | -405 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .676 vs. league average .696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 108 | 376 | 49 | 92 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 48 | 58 | .245 | .267 (-8%) | .335 (-2%) | .387 (-9%) | .722 (-6%) | -312.9 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 6 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 47 | 168 | 23 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .262 | .255 (+2%) | .324 (-9%) | .346 (+3%) | .671 (-3%) | -136.5 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 92 | 184 | 22 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 19 | 19 | .245 | .261 (-6%) | .325 (-1%) | .357 (+3%) | .683 (+1%) | 44.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 253 | 747 | 94 | 186 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 79 | 8 | 77 | 95 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -405 | ||
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 (253 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 124 | 354 | 48 | 103 | 5 | 44 | .291 |
| Away | 129 | 393 | 45 | 83 | 3 | 34 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-10-01 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-27 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-25 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-24 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-23 | PIT | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-21 | PIT | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-17 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-16 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-16 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-09-15 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 71 |
| Third Base | 121 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | Towson | MD | 1932 |
Al Rubeling: the record in brief
Al Rubeling played a first major league game on April 16, 1940 and a last one on October 1, 1944. Rubeling played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1940 through 1941) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1943 to 1944). Rubeling, born on May 10, 1913, in Baltimore, MD, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on January 28, 1988, in Baltimore, MD, USA. The bio lists the given name Albert William.
Across 253 games at the plate, Rubeling's career line reads 186 hits in 747 at bats for a .249 average; the totals also include 8 home runs and 79 RBI. The on-base percentage is .321 and the slugging percentage .355, for an OPS of .676. Rubeling hit .249 while the league hit .262 over the same span, a figure close to average. Rubeling collected a career-high 92 hits in 1940. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1940, did not top the league's .267.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Rubeling
- What years did Al Rubeling play?
- Al Rubeling played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1944.
- Was Al Rubeling a pitcher?
- No. Al Rubeling was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Rubeling hit?
- Al Rubeling hit 8 career home runs with 186 hits.
- What teams did Al Rubeling play for?
- Al Rubeling played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1940–1941) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1943–1944).
- What were Al Rubeling's career stats?
- In 253 games, Al Rubeling had 186 hits, 8 home runs, 79 RBI, 94 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- What position did Al Rubeling play?
- Al Rubeling played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Rubeling and how much did he weigh?
- Al Rubeling was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Al Rubeling hit each season?
- Al Rubeling's home runs by season: 4 in 1940, 0 in 1941, 0 in 1943, and 4 in 1944. His most in one season was 4, in 1940 and 1944.
- What was Al Rubeling's career batting average?
- Al Rubeling batted .249 over his career, with 186 hits in 747 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Rubeling have?
- Al Rubeling drove in 79 runs in his career.
- Is Al Rubeling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Rubeling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.