Bruce Robinson, baseball player, 1978-1980

Bruce Robinson

Born: 4/16/1954 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-08-19 | Final Game: 1980-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Bruce Philip Robinson

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Biography

Bruce Robinson was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1978 to 1980. He made his mark in the league over the course of 38 games, where he accumulated 23 hits, leading to a batting average of .228. Although he did not hit any home runs, Robinson contributed with 10 RBIs throughout his time in the majors. His playing style showcased versatility and determination, characteristics that resonated with fans during a period that was seeing the transition away from the deadball era and into a more dynamic offensive game. Robinson's career, while short-lived, is a testament to the challenges faced by many players during that era, as they navigated a highly competitive environment. With no stolen bases recorded, his role was more focused on getting on base and driving in runs. His contributions, though modest statistically, reflect the dedication and resilience characteristic of many players who made their way through the ranks of professional baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Upon his retirement in 1980, Robinson remained a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to leave their mark, even if only for a brief moment in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 101 5 23 3 1 0 10 0 4 12 0.228 0.257 0.277 0.534 -238.8

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1978 OAK AL 28 84 5 21 3 1 0 8 0 3 8 0.250 .257 (-3%) .323 (-15%) .378 (-18%) .702 (-17%) -238.8
1979 NYY AL 6 12 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYY AL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 37 31 188 16 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 OAK C 28 25 150 16 6 2
1979 NYA C 6 5 33 0 2 1
1980 NYA C 3 1 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 37

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1973, 1974, 1975