Tom Robson, baseball player, 1974-1975

Tom Robson

Born: 1/15/1946 in Rochester, NY, USA

Died: 4/20/2021 in Chandler, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-14 | Final Game: 1975-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Robson

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Biography

Tom Robson, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975. As a position player, Robson appeared in 23 games, primarily contributing as a role player during a time when the game was evolving with the advent of more specialized roles. He recorded 10 hits over his career, achieving a batting average of .208. While he did not hit any home runs, Robson tallied 4 RBIs and showcased his skills on the basepaths, although he did not register any stolen bases. Robson's time in the majors coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing importance of power hitting and the emergence of relief specialists. Despite his limited playing time and modest statistics, Robson's presence in the league during this period reflects the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a highly talented environment. His career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 48 5 10 1 0 0 4 0 5 6 0.208 0.278 0.229 0.507 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1974 TEX AL 6 13 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1975 TEX AL 17 35 3 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 4 40 2 0 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 TEX 1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
1975 TEX 1B 5 4 38 2 0 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Designated Hitter 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Phoenix College Phoenix AZ 1964, 1965
Utah State University Logan UT 1966, 1967