Rabbit Robinson

Born: 3/5/1882 in Wellsburg, WV, USA

Died: 4/9/1915 in Waterbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-22 | Final Game: 1910-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: William Clyde Robinson

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Biography

Rabbit Robinson, born in 1882, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1903 to 1910. He played a total of 206 games, during which he recorded 156 hits, including one home run, and drove in 58 runs. With a batting average of .223, Robinson showcased his skills in an era when the game was transitioning towards a more dynamic offensive style. His speed on the basepaths was evident as he accumulated 30 stolen bases, reflecting the small-ball strategies often employed during the early 20th century. Robinson's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and an emphasis on contact hitting and speed. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by his versatility and tenacity, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Although not a superstar, Rabbit Robinson's presence on the field and his ability to contribute in various facets of the game left a lasting impression on the baseball landscape of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
206	700	71	156	23	14	1	58	30	63	50	0.223	0.294	0.300	0.594	-802.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — 7.6% below 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
1903	WSN	AL	103	373	41	79	10	8	1	20	16	33	30	0.212	.261 (-19%)	.316 (-12%)	.345 (-16%)	.662 (-14%)	-945.4
1904	DET	AL	101	320	30	77	13	6	0	37	14	29	20	0.241	.246 (-2%)	.300 (+4%)	.321 (-1%)	.622 (+2%)	142.7
1910	CIN	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	64	18	124	218	22	25
3B	33	26	27	61	10	5
OF	50	18	84	10	2	3
SS	54	28	102	177	31	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	WS1	2B	45	0	81	150	21	19
1903	WS1	3B	5	0	3	8	1	1
1903	WS1	OF	30	0	53	7	2	3
1903	WS1	SS	24	0	48	83	19	4
1904	DET	2B	19	18	43	68	1	6
1904	DET	3B	26	24	23	51	9	4
1904	DET	OF	20	18	31	3	0	0
1904	DET	SS	30	28	54	94	12	7
1910	CIN	3B	2	2	1	2	0	0