Val Robinson

Born: 8/31/1848 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 8/2/1898 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-01 | Final Game: 1872-05-24

Full name: Alfred Valentine Robinson

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Biography

Val Robinson was a professional baseball player active for a brief period in the early days of the sport, specifically from May 1, 1872, to May 24, 1872. Born in 1848, Robinson played as a position player during a time when baseball was still evolving, transitioning from the informal games of the 19th century into a more organized and structured sport. His career, though short, included participation in 7 games, where he demonstrated a solid ability to put the bat on the ball, recording 6 hits. Robinson finished his brief tenure with a batting average of 0.2 and contributed 4 RBIs, showcasing his capacity to drive in runs despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his career. His performance reflects the early challenges faced by players of his era, where the game was marked by developing techniques and strategies that would become foundational in the decades to follow. Although his career was fleeting, Val Robinson remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the nascent stages of a sport that would grow to become America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 30 6 6 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0.200 0.226 0.200 0.426 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1872 WS3 7 30 6 6 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 7 5 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 WS3 OF 7 7 5 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 7