Floyd Robinson, baseball player, 1960-1968

Floyd Robinson

Born: 5/9/1936 in Prescott, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-08-10 | Final Game: 1968-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Floyd Andrew Robinson

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Biography

Floyd Robinson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1960 to 1968. Born in 1936, Robinson played a total of 1,011 games during his career, achieving notable success at the plate with a batting average of .283. His offensive contributions included 929 hits, 67 home runs, and 426 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and maintain a consistent presence in the lineup. Robinson also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, accumulating 42 stolen bases, which highlighted his versatility as a player. Robinson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was experiencing shifts in player dynamics and fan engagement. Known for his solid hitting and reliable defense, he carved out a respectable niche in the league. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox, were significant, as he helped to set the stage for future generations of players. Robinson's legacy endures not only through his statistics but also through his impact on the game during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1011 3284 458 929 140 36 67 426 42 408 282 0.283 0.365 0.409 0.773 8516.2

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +12.4% 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
1960 CHW AL 22 46 7 13 0 0 0 1 2 11 8 0.283 — — — — 84.9
1961 CHW AL 132 432 69 134 20 7 11 59 7 52 32 0.310 .258 (+20%) .328 (+18%) .399 (+17%) .727 (+17%) 1613.0
1962 CHW AL 156 600 89 187 45 10 11 109 4 72 47 0.312 .257 (+21%) .326 (+18%) .393 (+21%) .719 (+19%) 2417.5
1963 CHW AL 146 527 71 149 21 6 13 71 4 62 43 0.283 .246 (+15%) .308 (+17%) .371 (+13%) .680 (+15%) 1645.6
1964 CHW AL 141 525 83 158 17 3 11 59 9 70 41 0.301 .250 (+20%) .312 (+24%) .377 (+8%) .690 (+15%) 1893.1
1965 CHW AL 156 577 70 153 15 6 14 66 4 76 51 0.265 .245 (+8%) .310 (+13%) .371 (+4%) .682 (+8%) 1105.7
1966 CHW AL 127 342 44 81 11 2 5 35 8 44 32 0.237 .248 (-5%) .309 (+7%) .376 (-14%) .685 (-5%) -129.1
1967 CIN NL 55 130 19 31 6 2 1 10 3 14 14 0.238 .242 (-2%) .306 (+1%) .357 (-5%) .663 (-2%) -45.4
1968 OAK AL 53 81 5 20 5 0 1 14 0 4 10 0.247 .236 (+4%) .298 (-8%) .340 (+2%) .638 (-3%) -69.2
1968 BOS AL 23 24 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 3 4 0.125 — — — — -69.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 886 821 1470 42 30 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 CHA OF 17 14 24 0 1 0
1961 CHA OF 106 102 218 7 2 0
1962 CHA OF 155 154 278 13 8 2
1963 CHA OF 137 133 245 8 4 4
1964 CHA OF 138 133 225 5 3 0
1965 CHA OF 153 146 254 6 4 0
1966 CHA OF 113 88 148 2 6 0
1967 CIN OF 39 31 53 0 1 0
1968 OAK OF 18 17 20 1 0 0
1968 BOS OF 10 3 5 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 256
Center Field 5
Right Field 722

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 3.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 14.0 280 0
1963 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 1.0 280 0
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 33.0 280 0
1961 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 2.0 20 2