Robinson Chirinos
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2022)
Robinson Chirinos was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2022 for 6 teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 12 seasons. In 714 career games, he hit .226 with 480 hits, 95 home runs, and 306 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,478.
- 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
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-07-18
- Last Game
- 2022-10-05
Full name: Robinson David Chirinos
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | 2,124 | 275 | 480 | 114 | 5 | 95 | 306 | 5 | 231 | 664 | .226 | .319 | .419 | .738 | 1,478 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .419 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .738 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 20 | 55 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .218 | .255 (-14%) | .320 (-12%) | .399 (-23%) | .719 (-18%) | -147.8 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 13 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 93 | 306 | 36 | 73 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 40 | 0 | 17 | 71 | .239 | .251 (-5%) | .313 (-7%) | .386 (+7%) | .700 (+1%) | -21.8 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 78 | 233 | 33 | 54 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 62 | .232 | .254 (-9%) | .316 (+2%) | .404 (+8%) | .721 (+6%) | 258.6 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 57 | 147 | 21 | 33 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 44 | .224 | .255 (-12%) | .321 (-2%) | .417 (+16%) | .738 (+8%) | 183.8 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 88 | 263 | 46 | 67 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 79 | .255 | .254 (avg) | .324 (+11%) | .425 (+19%) | .750 (+15%) | 857.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 113 | 360 | 48 | 80 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 65 | 2 | 45 | 140 | .222 | .247 (-10%) | .318 (+6%) | .409 (+2%) | .727 (+4%) | 450.0 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 114 | 366 | 57 | 87 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 1 | 51 | 125 | .238 | .252 (-6%) | .322 (+8%) | .434 (+2%) | .757 (+4%) | 418.2 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 14 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .119 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 12 | 32 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHN | NL | 45 | 97 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 36 | .227 | .243 (-7%) | .317 (+2%) | .410 (+10%) | .727 (+7%) | 126.4 |
| 2022 | BAL | AL | 67 | 195 | 10 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 67 | .179 | .242 (-26%) | .311 (-15%) | .394 (-27%) | .706 (-22%) | -646.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 714 | 2,124 | 275 | 480 | 114 | 5 | 95 | 306 | 5 | 231 | 664 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 1,478 | ||
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 (714 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 364 | 1070 | 144 | 240 | 46 | 154 | .224 |
| Away | 350 | 1054 | 131 | 240 | 49 | 152 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-05 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-10-01 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-28 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-24 | BAL | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-09-21 | BAL | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-09-18 | BAL | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-11 | BAL | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022-09-05 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-04 | BAL | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-02 | BAL | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 668 | 619 | 4696 | 247 | 30 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | TBA | C | 19 | 15 | 115 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | TEX | 1B | 4 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TEX | C | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEX | C | 91 | 88 | 585 | 45 | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 | TEX | C | 78 | 73 | 474 | 31 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 | TEX | C | 54 | 46 | 287 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | TEX | C | 85 | 80 | 559 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | TEX | C | 108 | 102 | 719 | 31 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | HOU | C | 112 | 106 | 1078 | 51 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 | TEX | C | 13 | 12 | 117 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | C | 12 | 10 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | C | 27 | 21 | 188 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | BAL | C | 66 | 63 | 459 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 668 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Robinson Chirinos's recorded salaries total $3,051,222 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chirinos's career ran from 2011 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $1,550,000 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $518,290 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $502,232 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | $480,700 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,051,222 | ||
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Robinson Chirinos: the record in brief
Robinson Chirinos's major league career runs from a debut on July 18, 2011 to a final game on October 5, 2022. The team column moves through the Tampa Bay Rays (2011), the Texas Rangers (2013 to 2020), the Houston Astros (2019), the New York Mets (2020), the Chicago Cubs (2021), and the Baltimore Orioles (2022). Born on June 5, 1984, in Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela, Chirinos is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Chirinos's listed size is 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Robinson David Chirinos.
Chirinos finished with 480 hits from 2,124 at bats in 714 games, which works out to .226; the totals also include 95 homers and 306 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .319 and the slugging percentage .419, for an OPS of .738. Measured against the leagues Chirinos played in, the .226 career average compares with a .251 league average over the same seasons, 9.9% below the league. The home run peak was 18 in 2018 with the Texas Rangers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robinson Chirinos
- What years did Robinson Chirinos play?
- Robinson Chirinos played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2022.
- Was Robinson Chirinos a pitcher?
- No. Robinson Chirinos was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Robinson Chirinos hit?
- Robinson Chirinos hit 95 career home runs with 480 hits.
- What teams did Robinson Chirinos play for?
- Robinson Chirinos played for 6 teams: the Tampa Bay Rays (2011), the Texas Rangers (2013–2018, 2020), the Houston Astros (2019), the New York Mets (2020), the Chicago Cubs (2021), and the Baltimore Orioles (2022).
- What were Robinson Chirinos's career stats?
- In 714 games, Robinson Chirinos had 480 hits, 95 home runs, 306 RBI, 275 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- How much did Robinson Chirinos earn in his career?
- Robinson Chirinos's recorded salaries total $3,051,222 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chirinos's career ran from 2011 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2013.
- What was Robinson Chirinos's salary?
- Robinson Chirinos's last recorded salary was $1,550,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $1,550,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $480,700, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Robinson Chirinos play?
- Robinson Chirinos played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Robinson Chirinos and how much did he weigh?
- Robinson Chirinos was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Robinson Chirinos hit each season?
- Robinson Chirinos's home runs by season: 1 in 2011, 0 in 2013, 13 in 2014, 10 in 2015, 9 in 2016, 17 in 2017, 18 in 2018, 17 in 2019, 1 in 2020, 5 in 2021, and 4 in 2022. His most in one season was 18, in 2018.
- What was Robinson Chirinos's career batting average?
- Robinson Chirinos batted .226 over his career, with 480 hits in 2,124 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robinson Chirinos have?
- Robinson Chirinos drove in 306 runs in his career.
- Is Robinson Chirinos in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robinson Chirinos has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.