Ron Robinson

Born: 3/24/1962 in Exeter, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-08-14 | Final Game: 1992-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Ronald Dean Robinson

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Biography

Ron Robinson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1962, whose career spanned from 1984 until his retirement on July 2, 1992. He made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, primarily displaying his talents with a solid record of 48-39. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, Robinson demonstrated a consistent ability to manage games effectively and keep opposing hitters at bay. Over the course of his career, he recorded 473 strikeouts and tallied 19 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option out of the bullpen. Robinson's playing style was characterized by a blend of control and power, which allowed him to navigate through challenging lineups in a competitive era of the game. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a commitment to excellence on the mound, making him a valuable asset during his time in the league. As baseball evolved in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Robinson's ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game underscored his significance in the history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
48	39	232	102	8	2	19	800.0	819	323	61	253	473	3.63	0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1984	CIN	NL	1	2	12	5	1	0	0	39.7	35	12	13	24	2.72	3.81 (+29%)	286.4
1985	CIN	NL	7	7	33	12	0	0	1	108.3	107	48	32	76	3.99	3.89 (-2%)	1047.6
1986	CIN	NL	10	3	70	0	0	0	14	116.7	110	42	43	117	3.24	3.97 (+18%)	2794.8
1987	CIN	NL	7	5	48	18	0	0	4	154.0	148	63	43	99	3.68	4.29 (+14%)	2658.2
1988	CIN	NL	3	7	17	16	0	0	0	78.7	88	36	26	38	4.12	3.73 (-10%)	73.3
1989	CIN	NL	5	3	15	15	0	0	0	83.3	80	31	28	36	3.35	3.71 (+10%)	-1094.5
1990	CIN	NL	2	2	6	5	0	0	0	31.3	36	17	14	14	4.88	3.86 (-26%)	-176.3
1990	ATL	AL	12	5	22	22	7	2	0	148.3	158	48	37	57	2.91	3.86 (+25%)	-
1991	ATL	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	4.3	6	3	3	0	6.23	—	-
1992	ATL	AL	1	4	8	8	0	0	0	35.3	51	23	14	12	5.86	3.75 (-56%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	144	9	22	2	0	0	6	0	1	58	0.153	0.158	0.167	0.324	0.0

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.324 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1984	CIN	NL	12	8	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1985	CIN	NL	33	22	0	2	0	1	0	8	0.091	—	—	—	—
1986	CIN	NL	70	14	1	1	0	0	0	3	0.071	—	—	—	—
1987	CIN	NL	48	36	4	7	0	2	0	14	0.194	—	—	—	—
1988	CIN	NL	17	25	1	5	1	1	0	8	0.200	—	—	—	—
1989	CIN	NL	15	28	3	6	1	1	1	14	0.214	—	—	—	—
1990	CIN	NL	6	11	0	1	0	1	0	6	0.091	—	—	—	—
1990	ATL	AL	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	ATL	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	ATL	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	232	102	61	111	12	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	CIN	P	12	5	1	7	0	0
1985	CIN	P	33	12	9	17	2	4
1986	CIN	P	70	0	8	20	0	2
1987	CIN	P	48	18	5	18	5	1
1988	CIN	P	17	16	10	11	3	0
1989	CIN	P	15	15	4	13	1	0
1990	CIN	P	6	5	2	4	0	0
1990	ML4	P	22	22	17	17	0	0
1991	ML4	P	1	1	0	2	0	0
1992	ML4	P	8	8	5	2	1	0