Aaron Robinson, baseball player, 1943-1951

Aaron Robinson

Born: 6/23/1915 in Lancaster, SC, USA

Died: 3/9/1966 in Lancaster, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-06 | Final Game: 1951-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Aaron Andrew Robinson

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Biography

Aaron Robinson, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the sport during his career from 1943 to 1951. Primarily recognized as a position player, Robinson played in 610 games, amassing 478 hits, 61 home runs, and 272 RBIs. His batting average concluded at .260, reflecting a solid offensive performance throughout his time in the Major Leagues. Notably, he was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his recognition as one of the premier players of his era. Robinson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which included the impact of World War II and the subsequent return of many players to the league post-conflict. He became known for his consistent hitting and ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Despite finishing with zero stolen bases, his power at the plate was evident, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. As a player who navigated the challenges of the late 1940s and early 1950s, Robinson's legacy is marked by his resilience and dedication to the game, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
610 1839 208 478 74 11 61 272 0 337 194 0.260 0.375 0.412 0.787 4259.2

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +11.2% above 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
1943 NYY AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 NYY AL 50 160 19 45 6 1 8 24 0 21 23 0.281 .260 (+8%) .328 (+12%) .354 (+36%) .683 (+24%) 658.5
1946 NYY AL 100 330 32 98 17 2 16 64 0 48 39 0.297 .256 (+16%) .328 (+18%) .358 (+41%) .687 (+30%) 1854.5
1947 NYY AL 82 252 23 68 11 5 5 36 0 40 26 0.270 .262 (+3%) .336 (+10%) .376 (+10%) .712 (+10%) 501.4
1948 CHW AL 98 326 47 82 14 2 8 39 0 46 30 0.252 .263 (-5%) .340 (+1%) .379 (avg) .719 (+1%) 86.2
1949 DET AL 110 331 38 89 12 0 13 56 0 73 21 0.269 .262 (+2%) .343 (+17%) .384 (+10%) .727 (+13%) 1139.5
1950 DET AL 107 283 37 64 7 0 9 37 0 75 35 0.226 .265 (-15%) .346 (+12%) .401 (-14%) .747 (-2%) 201.4
1951 DET AL 36 82 3 17 6 0 0 9 0 17 9 0.207 .260 (-21%) .336 (+2%) .385 (-27%) .721 (-14%) -146.9
1951 BOS AL 26 74 9 15 1 1 2 7 0 17 10 0.203 .260 (-22%) .336 (+5%) .385 (-16%) .721 (-6%) -146.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 10 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 WS NYA 3 10 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 577 0 2259 271 25 31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 NYA C 45 0 186 16 0 3
1946 NYA C 95 0 410 50 8 5
1947 NYA C 74 0 346 38 1 3
1948 CHA C 92 0 303 50 4 4
1949 DET C 108 0 458 44 7 9
1950 DET C 103 0 355 42 3 4
1951 DET C 35 0 100 17 0 0
1951 BOS C 25 0 101 14 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 578

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1946 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1946 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1946 TSN All-Star C

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 12.0 336 0