Rich Robertson

Born: 10/14/1944 in Albany, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-10 | Final Game: 1971-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Richard Paul Robertson

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Biography

Rich Robertson was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1966 until 1971, with his career concluding on July 20, 1971. Born in 1944, Robertson made his mark in an era characterized by the transition to more offensive play in Major League Baseball, moving away from the more subdued deadball era. He competed in a league undergoing significant changes, including the increasing integration of players and the evolving strategies of pitching and hitting. Over the course of his career, Robertson recorded a win-loss record of 13-14, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the era. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.94 and struck out 184 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Additionally, he secured 2 saves, reflecting his capability in critical game situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Robertson's contributions as a pitcher during a dynamic period in baseball history have solidified his place in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	14	86	40	8	1	2	302.3	333	166	31	153	184	4.94	0

Career ERA 4.94 vs. league average 3.48 across their career seasons — 42.0% worse than 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
1966	SFG	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.3	3	2	2	2	7.71	—	-
1967	SFG	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	3	1	0	1	4.50	—	-
1968	SFG	NL	2	0	3	1	0	0	0	9.0	9	6	3	8	6.00	2.98 (-101%)	-
1969	SFG	NL	1	3	17	7	1	1	0	44.3	53	27	21	20	5.48	3.61 (-52%)	-
1970	SFG	NL	8	9	41	26	6	0	1	183.7	199	99	96	121	4.85	3.89 (-25%)	-
1971	SFG	NL	2	2	23	6	1	0	1	61.0	66	31	31	32	4.57	3.47 (-32%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	86	5	8	2	0	2	4	0	2	51	0.093	0.114	0.186	0.300	-521.3

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career OBP .114 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 63.8% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1966	SFG	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	SFG	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	SFG	NL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SFG	NL	17	10	1	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	SFG	NL	41	59	4	6	2	2	3	1	33	0.102	.253 (-60%)	.325 (-64%)	.385 (-38%)	.711 (-50%)	-521.3
1971	SFG	NL	23	15	0	1	0	0	1	0	10	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0