Dave Robinson, baseball player, 1970-1971

Dave Robinson

Born: 5/22/1946 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-10 | Final Game: 1971-04-21

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: David Tanner Robinson

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Biography

Dave Robinson, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1970 to 1971. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Robinson played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills over the course of 22 games. He made a notable impact during his brief career, finishing with a batting average of .273, which highlighted his capability at the plate. Robinson recorded 12 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 6 runs, demonstrating his potential as a contributor to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he successfully stole 2 bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths. Robinson's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve in the early 1970s. While he may not have had an extensive career, his performances in the limited opportunities he received reflect the challenges and competition faced by players during that era. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Robinson remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during the early years of his professional journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 44 5 12 2 0 2 6 2 6 7 0.273 0.360 0.455 0.815 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — +16.9% 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
1970 SDP NL 15 38 5 12 2 0 2 6 2 5 4 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 9 22 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 SDN OF 13 9 22 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Center Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1966, 1967, 1968