Dave Robertson

Born: 9/25/1889 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

Died: 11/5/1970 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-05 | Final Game: 1922-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Davis Aydelotte Robertson

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Biography

Dave Robertson was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. Born in 1889, he played from 1912 until his retirement on September 27, 1922. Over the course of his career, Robertson appeared in 804 games, accumulating 812 hits and posting a commendable batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 47 home runs and 364 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide power in the lineup. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, collecting 94 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Robertson's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Known for his solid batting skills and versatility as a position player, he left a significant mark on the teams he played for. His achievements on the field positioned him as a respected figure in the early days of the game, contributing to the rich history of baseball in the years leading up to the integration of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
804	2830	366	812	117	44	47	364	94	113	262	0.287	0.318	0.409	0.727	3890.0

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +6.6% above 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
1912	NY1	NL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	NY1	NL	82	256	25	68	12	3	2	32	9	10	26	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.322 (-7%)	.339 (+6%)	.661 (-1%)	-114.5
1915	NY1	NL	141	544	72	160	17	10	3	58	22	22	52	0.294	.250 (+17%)	.318 (+2%)	.332 (+14%)	.651 (+8%)	647.4
1916	NY1	NL	150	587	88	180	18	8	12	69	21	14	56	0.307	.248 (+23%)	.314 (+4%)	.326 (+30%)	.640 (+17%)	1558.8
1917	NY1	NL	142	532	64	138	16	9	12	54	17	10	47	0.259	.248 (+4%)	.312 (-12%)	.323 (+21%)	.635 (+5%)	116.8
1919	NY1	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	CHC	NL	27	96	8	20	2	0	1	10	3	1	10	0.208	.262 (-21%)	.322 (-30%)	.347 (-25%)	.670 (-28%)	0.0
1920	CHC	NL	134	500	68	150	29	11	10	75	17	40	44	0.300	.271 (+10%)	.331 (+6%)	.363 (+27%)	.694 (+17%)	1525.9
1921	CHC	NL	22	36	7	8	3	0	0	14	0	1	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	PIT	NL	60	230	29	74	18	3	6	48	4	12	16	0.322	.286 (+12%)	.344 (+5%)	.395 (+28%)	.739 (+17%)	0.0
1922	NY1	NL	42	47	5	13	2	0	1	3	0	3	7	0.277	—	—	—	—	-47.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	22	3	11	1	1	0	1	0	0	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1917	WS	NY1	6	22	3	11	1	1	0	1	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
OF	726	0	1258	70	63	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1912	NY1	1B	1	2	0	0	0
1912	NY1	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1914	NY1	OF	71	101	13	6	2
1915	NY1	OF	138	225	13	11	4
1916	NY1	OF	144	248	17	11	5
1917	NY1	OF	140	266	12	17	1
1919	CHN	OF	25	53	2	4	0
1920	CHN	OF	134	230	10	8	1
1921	CHN	OF	7	9	0	0	0
1921	PIT	OF	58	117	2	5	0
1922	NY1	OF	8	9	1	1	1