Robert Stevens

Born: 1/1/1855 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/4/1900 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1875-05-04

Full name: Robert Edward Stevens

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Biography

Robert Stevens, born in 1855, was a position player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on May 4, 1875. Stevens played during the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the development of organized leagues and the establishment of rules that would shape the future of the game. His appearance in the major leagues was part of the Brooklyn Atlantics, a team that was one of the earliest professional clubs. In his only game, Stevens recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, finishing with a batting average of 0.25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contribution to the game at that time remains noteworthy, as players like him paved the way for the immense popularity of baseball. With only one game to his name, Stevens exemplified the fleeting nature of early baseball careers, where many players entered and exited the league without leaving significant statistical legacies. Nevertheless, his participation in the sport during its formative years highlights the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1875 WS6 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 WS6 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1