Chick Robitaille

Born: 3/2/1879 in Whitehall, NY, USA

Died: 7/30/1947 in Waterford, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-02 | Final Game: 1905-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Joseph Anthony Robitaille

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Chick Robitaille, born in 1879, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 8 losses, showcasing a notable earned run average (ERA) of 2.56. Robitaille was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 66 strikeouts during his time on the mound. Despite the era's emphasis on offense, he distinguished himself as a reliable pitcher, contributing to his teams with a solid performance on the field. Robitaille's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although he did not achieve the longevity of some contemporaries, his statistics reflect a strong presence in the short span of time he played. Robitaille's impact on the game, though not widely recognized today, remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, showcasing the evolving role of pitchers in an era that laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	8	26	20	18	0	0	186.3	178	53	2	41	66	2.56	0

Career ERA 2.56 vs. league average 2.74 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1904	PIT	NL	4	3	9	8	8	0	0	66.0	52	14	13	34	1.91	2.66 (+28%)	733.7
1905	PIT	NL	8	5	17	12	10	0	0	120.3	126	39	28	32	2.92	2.82 (-3%)	-169.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	66	2	8	0	0	0	3	1	0	11	0.121	0.121	0.121	0.242	0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OBP .121 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career SLG .121 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.242 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 61.3% 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
1904	PIT	NL	9	21	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	6	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	PIT	NL	17	45	1	6	0	0	0	1	1	0	5	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	20	7	45	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PIT	P	9	8	4	10	0	0
1905	PIT	P	17	12	3	35	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26