Art Ruble
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1934)
Art Ruble was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1934 for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 75 career games, he hit .207 with 30 hits and 19 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 11/1/1983 in Maryville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-04-18
- Last Game
- 1934-05-13
Full name: William Arthur Ruble
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 145 | 23 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 21 | 18 | .207 | .311 | .290 | .601 | -407 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 18.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | DET | AL | 56 | 91 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 15 | .165 | .282 (-42%) | .344 (-18%) | .392 (-36%) | .736 (-27%) | -397.6 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 19 | 54 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 3 | .278 | .278 (avg) | .340 (+6%) | .392 (-10%) | .733 (-3%) | -9.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 75 | 145 | 23 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 21 | 18 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -407 | ||
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 (75 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 68 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 7 | .221 |
| Away | 45 | 77 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 10 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-05-13 | PHI | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-05-12 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-11 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-09 | PHI | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-08 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-07 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-06 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-05 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-05-04 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-05-03 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville | TN | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |
Art Ruble: the record in brief
Art Ruble played a first major league game on April 18, 1927 and a last one on May 13, 1934. By club, Ruble's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1927) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1934). Ruble played primarily as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 11, 1903, in Knoxville, TN, USA and a listed size of 5'10" and 168 pounds. Ruble died on November 1, 1983, in Maryville, TN, USA. Art Ruble was the playing name; the full given name is William Arthur.
Ruble's career batting table shows 75 games, 145 at bats and 30 hits, a .207 average; the totals also include 19 runs batted in. Ruble got on base at a .311 rate and slugged .290 (.601 OPS). Set against a .280 league average for the same years, Ruble's .207 average sits 26.2% below it. Ruble collected a career-high 15 hits in 1927. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .165 in 1927, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Ruble
- What years did Art Ruble play?
- Art Ruble played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1934.
- Was Art Ruble a pitcher?
- No. Art Ruble was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Art Ruble hit?
- Art Ruble hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What was Art Ruble's career batting average?
- Art Ruble batted .207 over his career, with 30 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Ruble have?
- Art Ruble drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Art Ruble in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Ruble has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.