Robinson Chirinos

Born: 6/5/1984 in Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2011-07-18 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Robinson David Chirinos

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Biography

Robinson Chirinos, born in 1984, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 2011 to 2022. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 714 games, amassing 480 hits and demonstrating a power-hitting capability with 95 home runs. Known for his resilience and versatility, Chirinos contributed significantly to the teams he played for, driving in 306 runs while maintaining a batting average of .226. His career spanned an era characterized by a significant emphasis on offensive output, and he carved out a niche as a reliable catcher who could also contribute with his bat. Chirinos' career included stints with several franchises, where he was recognized not only for his offensive contributions but also for his defensive skills behind the plate. He exhibited a strong understanding of the game, which made him a valuable asset to pitching staffs. While he totaled only 5 stolen bases, Chirinos' playing style was more focused on power and run production rather than speed on the base paths. His journey through the league reflected a dedication to the craft, and he left a lasting impact on fans and teammates alike before retiring after the 2022 season.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
714	2124	275	480	114	5	95	306	5	231	664	0.226	0.319	0.419	0.738	1388.3

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
2011	TBR	AL	20	55	4	12	2	0	1	7	0	5	13	0.218	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-12%)	.399 (-23%)	.719 (-18%)	-153.2
2013	TEX	AL	13	28	3	5	3	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	TEX	AL	93	306	36	73	15	0	13	40	0	17	71	0.239	.251 (-5%)	.313 (-7%)	.386 (+7%)	.700 (+1%)	-25.6
2015	TEX	AL	78	233	33	54	16	1	10	34	0	28	62	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.316 (+2%)	.404 (+8%)	.721 (+6%)	258.6
2016	TEX	AL	57	147	21	33	11	0	9	20	0	15	44	0.224	.255 (-12%)	.321 (-2%)	.417 (+16%)	.738 (+8%)	183.8
2017	TEX	AL	88	263	46	67	13	1	17	38	1	34	79	0.255	.254 (avg)	.324 (+11%)	.425 (+19%)	.750 (+15%)	857.0
2018	TEX	AL	113	360	48	80	15	1	18	65	2	45	140	0.222	.247 (-10%)	.318 (+6%)	.409 (+2%)	.727 (+4%)	450.0
2019	HOU	AL	114	366	57	87	22	1	17	58	1	51	125	0.238	.252 (-6%)	.322 (+8%)	.434 (+2%)	.757 (+4%)	418.2
2020	TEX	AL	14	42	3	5	1	0	0	2	0	5	12	0.119	—	—	—	—	0.0
2020	NYN	NL	12	32	1	7	2	0	1	5	0	1	9	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	CHC	NL	45	97	13	22	5	1	5	15	0	9	36	0.227	.243 (-7%)	.317 (+2%)	.410 (+10%)	.727 (+7%)	126.4
2022	BAL	AL	67	195	10	35	9	0	4	22	1	19	67	0.179	.242 (-26%)	.311 (-15%)	.394 (-27%)	.706 (-22%)	-727.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
18	52	5	9	1	0	4	7	4	19	0.173

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2019	ALCS	HOU	4	13	1	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000
2019	ALDS1	HOU	4	9	1	2	0	1	1	2	4	0.222
2019	WS	HOU	6	19	2	4	1	2	3	0	7	0.211
2016	ALDS1	TEX	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
2015	ALDS2	TEX	3	11	1	3	0	1	3	0	2	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	4	25	5	1	3
2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
3B	3	0	0	1	0	0
C	668	619	4696	247	30	27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	TBA	1B	1	0	2	1	0	1
2011	TBA	C	19	15	115	8	0	1
2013	TEX	1B	4	4	23	4	1	2
2013	TEX	3B	3	0	0	1	0	0
2013	TEX	C	3	3	22	0	0	0
2014	TEX	C	91	88	585	45	4	7
2015	TEX	C	78	73	474	31	6	2
2016	TEX	C	54	46	287	23	1	2
2017	TEX	C	85	80	559	24	6	2
2018	TEX	C	108	102	719	31	3	4
2019	HOU	C	112	106	1078	51	6	5
2020	TEX	C	13	12	117	4	0	0
2020	NYN	C	12	10	93	2	0	0
2021	CHN	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2021	CHN	C	27	21	188	7	1	2
2022	BAL	C	66	63	459	21	3	2