Mike Robertson, baseball player, 1996-1998

Mike Robertson

Born: 10/9/1970 in Norwich, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-06 | Final Game: 1998-06-26

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

Full name: Michael Francis Robertson

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Biography

Mike Robertson, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 39 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Despite a challenging batting average of .19, Robertson contributed to his teams with 11 hits and 4 runs batted in during his time in the league. His ability to swipe a base also highlighted his speed on the field, as he recorded 1 stolen base. Robertson’s career unfolded during a period characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, with the game evolving towards more power hitting and specialized roles. Although he did not achieve significant individual success in terms of home runs, he played a role typical of many players of his era, emphasizing versatility and team contribution. After his final game on June 26, 1998, Robertson stepped away from the sport, leaving behind a brief yet memorable chapter in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 58 3 11 3 1 0 4 1 0 9 0.190 0.230 0.276 0.505 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1996 CHW AL 6 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 22 38 3 8 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1998 AZ NL 11 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 2 31 2 0 3
OF 5 5 8 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 CHA 1B 2 1 11 1 0 2
1997 PHI 1B 5 1 20 1 0 1
1997 PHI OF 5 5 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Left Field 4
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 PHI NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $150,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1989, 1990, 1991