Earl Robinson

Born: 11/3/1936 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 7/4/2014 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-10 | Final Game: 1964-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Earl John Robinson

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Biography

Earl Robinson was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1958 to 1964. Born in 1936, Robinson made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he played in 170 games, accumulating 113 hits and demonstrating a solid batting average of .268. He contributed to his teams with a total of 12 home runs and 44 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. In addition to his offensive contributions, Robinson also displayed speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases during his time in the league. Robinson played during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and significant changes in the style and pace of the game. His performance reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport, as players began to focus not only on power hitting but also on versatility and base running. While his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, Robinson’s contributions to the game were noteworthy, and he left a lasting impression on the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
170	421	63	113	20	5	12	44	7	47	92	0.268	0.340	0.425	0.765	615.6

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +7.2% 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
1958	LAD	NL	8	15	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	BAL	AL	96	222	37	59	12	3	8	30	4	31	54	0.266	.258 (+3%)	.328 (+8%)	.399 (+14%)	.727 (+11%)	487.8
1962	BAL	AL	29	63	12	18	3	1	1	4	2	8	10	0.286	.257 (+11%)	.326 (+11%)	.393 (+5%)	.719 (+8%)	83.7
1964	BAL	AL	37	121	11	33	5	1	3	10	1	7	24	0.273	.250 (+9%)	.312 (-1%)	.377 (+7%)	.690 (+4%)	44.1