Rich Robertson, baseball player, 1993-1998

Rich Robertson

Born: 9/15/1968 in Nacogdoches, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-30 | Final Game: 1998-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Wayne Robertson

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Biography

Rich Robertson, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 until 1998. Known for his durability on the mound, Robertson made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 17-30 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, showcasing both the challenges and competitiveness he faced in the league. Robertson's career included a total of 237 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats and deliver key pitches in critical situations. Although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the majors, his contributions to his teams were significant as he often took on a variety of roles within the pitching staff. While his career may not have been highlighted by accolades, Robertson's presence on the mound during the late 1990s contributed to the landscape of baseball during an era of evolving strategies and player dynamics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 30 114 61 6 3 0 415.3 460 249 50 233 237 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1993 PIT NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 9.0 15 6 4 5 6.00 4.19 (-43%) 0.0
1994 PIT NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 15.7 20 12 10 8 6.89 4.51 (-53%) -460.7
1995 MIN AL 2 0 25 4 1 0 0 51.7 48 22 31 38 3.83 4.45 (+14%) 16.1
1996 MIN AL 7 17 36 31 5 3 0 186.3 197 106 116 114 5.12 4.61 (-11%) -4278.0
1997 MIN AL 8 12 31 26 0 0 0 147.0 169 93 70 69 5.69 4.39 (-30%) -3832.6
1998 LAA AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.7 11 10 2 3 15.88 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 41.1% 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
1993 PIT NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 8 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 MIN AL 31 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1998 LAA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 114 61 25 53 4 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 PIT P 9 0 0 0 0 0
1994 PIT P 8 0 0 2 0 0
1995 MIN P 25 4 3 4 1 0
1996 MIN P 36 31 15 31 1 5
1997 MIN P 31 26 6 13 2 2
1998 ANA P 5 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 114

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 MIN AL $205,000
1996 MIN AL $140,000
1995 MIN AL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $465,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1990
San Jacinto College - North Campus Houston TX 1989