Jackie Robinson, baseball player, 141 home runs, 1947-1956

Jackie Robinson

⭐ Hall of Fame 1962

Born: 1/31/1919 in Cairo, GA, USA

Died: 10/24/1972 in Stamford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jack Roosevelt Robinson

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Biography

Jackie Robinson was a pioneering figure in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from April 15, 1947, to September 30, 1956. Born in 1919, Robinson made history by breaking the color barrier in professional baseball when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Over the course of 1,382 games, he established himself as one of the most dynamic players of his era, amassing 1,518 hits, 137 home runs, and 734 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .311. His remarkable speed on the base paths was evidenced by his 197 stolen bases, which contributed to his reputation as a complete and versatile player. Robinson's contributions to the game extended beyond his on-field performance; he was a symbol of courage and resilience during a time of significant racial tension in the United States. He was honored as the Rookie of the Year and received the TSN Rookie of the Year award for his groundbreaking debut season. A six-time All-Star, Robinson's impact was recognized with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, cementing his legacy as not only a baseball icon but also a champion for social justice and equality. His influence on the game and society at large continues to resonate, making him a pivotal figure in both sports history and American culture.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
191.0 169.0 38.0 71.0 14.0 2.0 6.0 34.0 19.0 0 11.0 0.420 0.479 0.633 1.112

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1945 186.0 165.0 36.0 70.0 14.0 2.0 6.0 33.0 18.0 0 11.0 0.424 0.481 0.642 1.123
1948 5.0 4.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1418 5006 974 1568 287 55 141 764 203 756 291 0.313 0.410 0.477 0.887 25381.8

Career AVG .313 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OBP .410 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +22.2% above league average.

Career SLG .477 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +24.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.887 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +23.3% 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
1945 KCM NAL 36 129 27 50 14 1 4 30 6 16 0 0.388 .260 (+49%) .328 (+38%) .354 (+70%) .683 (+55%) 1152.7
1947 BRO NL 151 590 125 175 31 5 12 48 29 74 36 0.297 .262 (+13%) .336 (+14%) .376 (+14%) .712 (+14%) 1818.8
1948 BRO NL 147 574 108 170 38 8 12 85 22 57 37 0.296 .263 (+12%) .340 (+8%) .379 (+19%) .719 (+14%) 1565.3
1949 BRO NL 156 593 122 203 38 12 16 124 37 86 27 0.342 .262 (+30%) .343 (+26%) .384 (+37%) .727 (+32%) 4115.0
1950 BRO NL 144 518 99 170 39 4 14 81 12 80 24 0.328 .265 (+23%) .346 (+22%) .401 (+24%) .747 (+23%) 2760.1
1951 BRO NL 153 548 106 185 33 7 19 88 25 79 27 0.338 .260 (+29%) .336 (+28%) .385 (+37%) .721 (+32%) 3910.6
1952 BRO NL 149 510 104 157 17 3 19 75 24 106 40 0.308 .252 (+22%) .326 (+35%) .369 (+26%) .696 (+30%) 3735.0
1953 BRO NL 136 484 109 159 34 7 12 95 17 74 30 0.329 .264 (+24%) .335 (+26%) .397 (+26%) .733 (+26%) 2848.7
1954 BRO NL 124 386 62 120 22 4 15 59 7 63 20 0.311 .261 (+19%) .333 (+24%) .390 (+29%) .723 (+27%) 2271.1
1955 BRO NL 105 317 51 81 6 2 8 36 12 61 18 0.256 .258 (-1%) .332 (+14%) .393 (-8%) .726 (+2%) 370.1
1956 BRO NL 117 357 61 98 15 2 10 43 12 60 32 0.275 .258 (+6%) .331 (+15%) .397 (+4%) .728 (+9%) 834.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
38 137 22 32 7 1 2 12 21 14 0.234

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1956 WS BRO 7 24 5 6 1 0 1 2 5 2 0.250
1955 WS BRO 6 22 5 4 1 1 0 1 2 1 0.182
1953 WS BRO 6 25 3 8 2 0 0 2 1 0 0.320
1952 WS BRO 7 23 4 4 0 0 1 2 7 5 0.174
1949 WS BRO 5 16 2 3 1 0 0 2 4 2 0.188
1947 WS BRO 7 27 3 7 2 0 0 3 2 4 0.259

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 198 11 1655 120 19 169
2B 748 27 1877 2047 68 607
3B 256 201 215 544 28 54
OF 162 73 268 14 3 0
SS 36 34 63 103 11 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 KCM 1B 1 1 10 0 1 0
1945 KCM SS 35 34 61 100 11 19
1947 BRO 1B 151 0 1323 92 16 144
1948 BRO 1B 30 0 203 15 1 16
1948 BRO 2B 116 0 308 315 13 80
1948 BRO 3B 6 0 3 12 1 1
1949 BRO 2B 156 0 395 421 16 119
1950 BRO 2B 144 0 359 390 11 133
1951 BRO 2B 150 0 390 435 7 137
1952 BRO 2B 146 0 353 400 20 113
1953 BRO 1B 6 0 41 5 0 4
1953 BRO 2B 9 0 16 25 0 7
1953 BRO 3B 44 0 34 84 3 14
1953 BRO OF 76 0 145 9 3 0
1953 BRO SS 1 0 2 3 0 0
1954 BRO 2B 4 4 13 10 0 0
1954 BRO 3B 50 48 43 95 7 6
1954 BRO OF 74 63 110 4 0 0
1955 BRO 1B 1 1 11 0 1 0
1955 BRO 2B 1 1 4 2 0 1
1955 BRO 3B 84 82 74 180 9 18
1955 BRO OF 10 8 11 1 0 0
1956 BRO 1B 9 9 67 8 0 5
1956 BRO 2B 22 22 39 49 1 17
1956 BRO 3B 72 71 61 173 8 15
1956 BRO OF 2 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 198
Second Base 745
Third Base 256
Shortstop 36
Left Field 150
Right Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1952 TSN All-Star 2B
1951 TSN All-Star 2B
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1950 TSN All-Star 2B
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1949 Most Valuable Player
1949 TSN All-Star 2B
1948 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1947 Rookie of the Year
1947 TSN Rookie of the Year

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College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1940

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 17.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 19.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 31.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 92.0 336 1
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 23.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 264.0 336 12
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 30.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 106.0 336 1
1947 Rookie of the Year ML 1st 129.0 165 0