Robinson Cancel
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2011)
Robinson Cancel was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2011 for the Milwaukee Brewers, the New York Mets, and the Houston Astros, a span of 13 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .200 with 20 hits, 1 home runs, and 10 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-09-03
- Last Game
- 2011-06-05
Full name: Robinson Castro Cancel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 100 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 22 | .200 | .252 | .270 | .522 | -123 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career OBP .252 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.
Career SLG .270 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career OPS .522 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 15 | 44 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 27 | 49 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -123.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 45 | 100 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 22 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -123 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 58 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 7 | .224 |
| Away | 21 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-05 | HOU | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011-05-31 | HOU | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-07-30 | NYN | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-28 | NYN | MIA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-25 | NYN | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-16 | NYN | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-13 | NYN | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-07 | NYN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | NYN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-02 | NYN | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 32 |
Salary History
Robinson Cancel's recorded salaries total $200,500 over 1 season, in 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cancel's career ran from 1999 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 1999, 2008, 2009, and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $200,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $200,500 | ||
Robinson Cancel: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 3, 1999 and the final game on June 5, 2011, Robinson Cancel built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (1999), the New York Mets (2008 through 2009), and the Houston Astros (2011). Cancel is listed as a catcher at 5 feet, 11 inches and 225 pounds. The bio says Cancel both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 4, 1976, in Lajas, P.R. The given name on file is Robinson Castro Cancel.
Across 45 games at the plate, Cancel's career line reads 20 hits in 100 at bats for a .200 average, plus 1 home run and 10 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .252 clip and slugging .270, Cancel finished with a .522 OPS. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Cancel's .200 average sits 24.0% below it. The hits column peaks at 12, in 2008. The best average in the busiest seasons was .245, in 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robinson Cancel
- What years did Robinson Cancel play?
- Robinson Cancel played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2011.
- Was Robinson Cancel a pitcher?
- No. Robinson Cancel was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Robinson Cancel hit?
- Robinson Cancel hit 1 career home run with 20 hits.
- What teams did Robinson Cancel play for?
- Robinson Cancel played for 3 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1999), the New York Mets (2008–2009), and the Houston Astros (2011).
- What were Robinson Cancel's career stats?
- In 45 games, Robinson Cancel had 20 hits, 1 home runs, 10 RBI, 10 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .200 batting average.
- How much did Robinson Cancel earn in his career?
- Robinson Cancel's recorded salaries total $200,500 over 1 season, in 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cancel's career ran from 1999 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 1999, 2008, 2009, and 2011.
- What was Robinson Cancel's salary?
- Robinson Cancel's recorded salary was $200,500 in 2000.
- What position did Robinson Cancel play?
- Robinson Cancel played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Robinson Cancel and how much did he weigh?
- Robinson Cancel was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Robinson Cancel hit each season?
- Robinson Cancel's home runs by season: 0 in 1999, 1 in 2008, 0 in 2009, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 1, in 2008.
- What was Robinson Cancel's career batting average?
- Robinson Cancel batted .200 over his career, with 20 hits in 100 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robinson Cancel have?
- Robinson Cancel drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Robinson Cancel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robinson Cancel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.