Rafael Robles, baseball player, 1969-1972

Rafael Robles

Born: 10/20/1947 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 8/13/1998 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1972-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rafael Radames Robles

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Biography

Rafael Robles was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who played as a position player from 1969 to 1972. During his career, he appeared in 47 games, demonstrating a combination of speed and defensive skills that contributed to his teams in a limited yet impactful capacity. Robles finished his career with a batting average of .188, accumulating 25 hits and driving in 3 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Playing during an era of significant transformation in Major League Baseball, Robles navigated a landscape that included the tail end of the deadball era and the beginnings of increased offensive output. Although his statistical contributions were modest, his presence on the field reflected the spirit of determination and competitiveness typical of players in the early 1970s, a time when the game was evolving both on and off the field. Robles' journey in baseball, although brief, is a testament to the countless athletes who left their mark in the sport in various ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 133 7 25 1 0 0 3 4 6 17 0.188 0.229 0.195 0.424 -442.3

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career SLG .195 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1969 SDP NL 6 20 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1970 SDP NL 23 89 5 19 1 0 0 3 3 5 11 0.213 .253 (-16%) .325 (-19%) .385 (-42%) .711 (-31%) -442.3
1972 SDP NL 18 24 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 44 30 49 109 7 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 SDN SS 6 6 7 10 2 1
1970 SDN SS 23 21 38 83 4 14
1972 SDN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1972 SDN SS 15 3 4 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 44