Dick Robertson, baseball player, 1913-1919

Dick Robertson

Born: 9/16/1891 in Rockville, MD, USA

Died: 10/2/1944 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-16 | Final Game: 1919-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Preston James Robertson

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Biography

Dick Robertson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1919. Born in 1891, Robertson made his debut during an era marked by a transition in the game, as teams began to adopt more specialized roles for pitchers. Throughout his career, Robertson compiled a win-loss record of 3-8 and achieved an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.89, indicating his effectiveness on the mound. Despite a relatively short career, he showcased his skills through 26 strikeouts, contributing to his team's efforts during a time when the game was heavily influenced by the deadball era. Robertson's tenure in Major League Baseball saw him play for teams that were navigating the complexities of the sport's evolving strategies. While he did not register any saves, his ability to maintain a low ERA underscored his talent as a reliable pitcher. Although not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Dick Robertson's contributions to the game during the early 20th century reflect the dedication and adaptability of players in a rapidly changing sporting landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 8 22 14 8 1 0 124.7 125 40 1 46 26 2.89 0

Career ERA 2.89 vs. league average 3.00 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
1913 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 13 8 9 1 7.20 3.07 (-135%) -507.3
1918 BRO NL 3 6 13 9 7 1 0 87.0 87 25 28 18 2.59 2.83 (+9%) -34.8
1919 WSN AL 0 1 7 4 0 0 0 27.7 25 7 9 7 2.28 3.09 (+26%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 40 1 9 1 0 0 4 0 1 7 0.225 0.244 0.250 0.494 0.0

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 25.5% 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
1913 CIN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 BRO NL 14 30 1 9 1 0 0 4 0 1 5 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1919 WSN AL 7 7 0 0 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 22 0 7 33 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CIN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1918 BRO P 13 0 4 24 1 1
1919 WS1 P 7 0 3 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22