Jim Robertson, baseball player, 1954-1955

Jim Robertson

Born: 1/29/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/21/2015 in Redmond, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-15 | Final Game: 1955-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Alfred James Robertson

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Biography

Jim Robertson was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played in the Major Leagues from 1954 to 1955. Primarily serving as a position player, Robertson's career spanned a brief period during the early years of the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes and the emergence of new talent. He made his debut on April 15, 1954, and appeared in a total of 69 games over his two-season career. Throughout his time in the league, Robertson recorded 29 hits and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .187. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to his team were part of the larger narrative of baseball during the mid-1950s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. While his playing statistics may not reflect a standout career, Robertson's experience in the majors places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 155 10 29 8 0 0 8 0 24 27 0.187 0.300 0.239 0.539 -623.4

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
1954 PHA AL 63 147 9 27 8 0 0 8 0 23 25 0.184 .261 (-30%) .333 (-10%) .390 (-39%) .723 (-26%) -623.4
1955 KC1 AL 6 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 54 45 215 20 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PHA C 50 43 207 18 6 6
1955 KC1 C 4 2 8 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bradley University Peoria IL 1948, 1949