Reuben Stephenson
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892)
Reuben Stephenson was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1892 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 8 career games, he hit .270 with 10 hits and 5 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/1/1924 in Trenton, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1892-09-09
- Last Game
- 1892-09-16
Full name: Reuben Crandol Stephenson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .270 | .289 | .351 | .641 | 0 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OPS .641 vs. league average .644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | PHI | NL | 8 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 8 |
Reuben Stephenson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Reuben Stephenson debuted on September 9, 1892 and played a final game on September 16, 1892. Stephenson's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Born on September 22, 1869, in Petersburg, NJ, USA, Stephenson is listed as a center fielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 180 pounds. The bio records the death on December 1, 1924, in Trenton, NJ, USA. On the record, Reuben Stephenson was born Reuben Crandol Stephenson.
Stephenson collected 10 hits in 37 at bats across 8 games, good for a .270 batting average; the totals also include 5 RBI. Stephenson's career OPS of .641 combines a .289 on-base mark with .351 slugging. The league as a whole hit .245 across Stephenson's seasons, which puts the .270 career mark 10.4% above average. Only one season appears, 1892 for the Philadelphia Phillies, when Stephenson played 8 games and went 10 for 37.
The position breakdown shows 8 games, all at center field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reuben Stephenson
- Was Reuben Stephenson a pitcher?
- No. Reuben Stephenson was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Reuben Stephenson hit?
- Reuben Stephenson hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Reuben Stephenson play for?
- Reuben Stephenson played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1892).
- What were Reuben Stephenson's career stats?
- In 8 games, Reuben Stephenson had 10 hits, 5 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .270 batting average.
- What position did Reuben Stephenson play?
- Reuben Stephenson played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Reuben Stephenson and how much did he weigh?
- Reuben Stephenson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Reuben Stephenson's career batting average?
- Reuben Stephenson batted .270 over his career, with 10 hits in 37 at bats.
- How many RBI did Reuben Stephenson have?
- Reuben Stephenson drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Reuben Stephenson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Reuben Stephenson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.