Hank Robinson

Born: 8/16/1887 in Floyd, AR, USA

Died: 7/3/1965 in North Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-02 | Final Game: 1918-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Henry Robinson

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Biography

Hank Robinson, born in 1887, was a notable pitcher who had a distinguished career in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 42-37, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style of play. Robinson's earned run average (ERA) of 2.53 highlighted his skill in limiting runs and making him a formidable opponent for hitters of his time. Robinson recorded a total of 238 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, underscoring his capability as a strikeout pitcher who could deliver crucial performances in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game during the early 20th century reflect a time when pitching was becoming increasingly important in shaping the dynamics of baseball. Although his career was relatively short-lived, Hank Robinson left an enduring legacy as a reliable pitcher whose talents were recognized in the competitive landscape of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
42	37	150	73	32	3	2	701.3	646	197	6	159	238	2.53	0

Career ERA 2.53 vs. league average 3.06 across their career seasons — 17.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	PIT	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	13.0	13	4	5	8	2.77	3.37 (+18%)	136.4
1912	PIT	NL	12	7	33	16	11	0	2	175.0	146	44	30	79	2.26	3.36 (+33%)	2227.0
1913	PIT	NL	14	9	43	23	8	1	0	196.3	184	52	41	50	2.38	3.07 (+22%)	951.8
1914	STL	NL	7	8	26	16	6	1	0	126.0	128	42	32	30	3.00	2.93 (-2%)	-
1915	STL	NL	7	8	32	15	6	1	0	143.0	128	39	35	57	2.45	2.90 (+15%)	-
1918	NYY	AL	2	4	11	3	1	0	0	48.0	47	16	16	14	3.00	2.83 (-6%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
150	218	11	37	3	1	0	14	0	8	22	0.170	0.199	0.193	0.392	-550.5

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .199 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.392 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	PIT	NL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	PIT	NL	33	59	4	15	2	1	7	2	4	0.254	.268 (-5%)	.335 (-17%)	.358 (-10%)	.694 (-13%)	-149.3
1913	PIT	NL	43	61	3	11	1	0	6	2	9	0.180	.259 (-31%)	.325 (-37%)	.345 (-43%)	.670 (-40%)	-401.2
1914	STL	NL	26	35	3	6	0	0	1	2	4	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	STL	NL	32	47	1	5	0	0	0	2	4	0.106	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	NYY	AL	11	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0