Kevin Roberson, baseball player, 1993-1996

Kevin Roberson

Born: 1/29/1968 in Decatur, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-07-15 | Final Game: 1996-05-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Kevin Lynn Roberson

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Biography

Kevin Roberson, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1993 until his last appearance on May 28, 1996. During his career, he played a total of 165 games, showcasing his power at the plate with 20 home runs and accumulating 51 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .197, Roberson's contributions were often highlighted by his ability to deliver key hits in critical moments, reflecting the grit and determination characteristic of players of his era. Roberson's career unfolded in the mid-1990s, a time marked by a surge in offensive production across the league, often attributed to the integration of advanced training regimens and a greater emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have achieved the stellar batting averages of some of his contemporaries, his home run production was significant in the context of his playing time. Roberson's role as a position player, combined with his journey through the league, underscored the diverse paths players could take during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
165 309 44 61 10 1 20 51 0 27 93 0.197 0.275 0.430 0.706 -529.0

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 6.5% below 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
1993 CHC NL 62 180 23 34 4 1 9 27 0 12 48 0.189 .265 (-29%) .332 (-24%) .403 (-8%) .735 (-15%) -529.1
1994 CHC NL 44 55 8 12 4 0 4 9 0 2 14 0.218 .269 (-19%) .338 (-20%) .424 (+20%) .763 (+2%) 0.0
1995 CHC NL 32 38 5 7 1 0 4 6 0 6 14 0.184 — — — — 0.0
1996 NYN NL 27 36 8 8 1 0 3 9 0 7 17 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 81 59 104 3 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 CHN OF 51 44 77 2 3 0
1994 CHN OF 9 5 7 1 2 0
1995 CHN OF 11 5 8 0 0 0
1996 NYN OF 10 5 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 25
Right Field 61

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 NYN NL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $125,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Parkland College Champaign IL 1987, 1988