Robert Person

Born: 10/6/1969 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-18 | Final Game: 2003-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Alan Person

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Biography

Robert Person was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until his retirement in 2003. Born in 1969, Person made his mark in the league with a career record of 51-42 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 773 strikeouts and achieved 9 saves, showcasing his ability as a reliable option on the mound during his tenure. Debuting during a period characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive production in the game, Person was known for his competitive spirit and ability to handle high-pressure situations. His contributions to various teams over the years reflected a dedication to his craft, as he navigated the challenges of the league from the mid-1990s until the early 2000s, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of player conditioning and strategic approaches. After hanging up his cleats in 2003, Person left behind a legacy that highlighted the importance of versatility and resilience in the role of a pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
51	42	206	135	4	2	9	897.3	813	463	129	438	773	4.64	0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	NYN	NL	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	12.0	5	1	2	10	0.75	4.45 (+83%)	430.4
1996	NYN	NL	4	5	27	13	0	0	0	89.7	86	45	35	76	4.52	4.61 (+2%)	-966.0
1997	TOR	AL	5	10	23	22	0	0	0	128.3	125	80	60	99	5.61	4.39 (-28%)	-2045.2
1998	TOR	AL	3	1	27	0	0	0	6	38.3	45	30	22	31	7.04	4.43 (-59%)	-1951.6
1999	TOR	AL	0	2	11	0	0	0	2	11.0	9	12	15	12	9.82	4.71 (-109%)	-718.6
1999	PHI	NL	10	5	31	22	0	0	0	137.0	130	65	70	127	4.27	4.71 (+9%)	-1164.3
2000	PHI	NL	9	7	28	28	1	1	0	173.3	144	70	95	164	3.63	4.77 (+24%)	3611.0
2001	PHI	NL	15	7	33	33	3	1	0	208.3	179	97	80	183	4.19	4.42 (+5%)	-1431.8
2002	PHI	NL	4	5	16	16	0	0	0	87.7	79	53	51	61	5.44	4.28 (-27%)	-2535.7
2003	BOS	AL	0	0	7	0	0	0	1	11.7	11	10	8	10	7.71	4.40 (-75%)	224.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	214	13	25	5	0	4	16	0	10	119	0.117	0.159	0.196	0.356	-1128.2

Career AVG .117 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1995	NYN	NL	3	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	NYN	NL	29	21	1	3	1	0	0	0	12	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	TOR	AL	23	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	TOR	AL	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	TOR	AL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	PHI	NL	31	41	3	3	0	0	1	1	23	0.073	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	PHI	NL	28	53	1	7	3	0	2	3	29	0.132	.270 (-51%)	.344 (-49%)	.437 (-57%)	.782 (-53%)	-531.0
2001	PHI	NL	33	67	4	8	1	2	6	3	36	0.119	.263 (-55%)	.332 (-53%)	.426 (-48%)	.758 (-50%)	-597.2
2002	PHI	NL	17	24	3	2	0	2	7	2	17	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	BOS	AL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	206	135	31	72	7	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	NYN	P	3	1	0	0	0	0
1996	NYN	P	27	13	2	8	4	0
1997	TOR	P	23	22	4	8	1	1
1998	TOR	P	27	0	2	2	1	0
1999	TOR	P	11	0	0	0	0	0
1999	PHI	P	31	22	8	13	1	0
2000	PHI	P	28	28	6	11	0	1
2001	PHI	P	33	33	5	19	0	1
2002	PHI	P	16	16	4	9	0	0
2003	BOS	P	7	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	206

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	BOS	AL	$300,000
2002	PHI	NL	$6,250,000
2001	PHI	NL	$2,975,000
2000	PHI	NL	$1,400,000
1999	TOR	AL	$379,000
1998	TOR	AL	$265,000
1997	TOR	AL	$185,000
1996	NYN	NL	$109,000
1995	NYN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,972,000