Robin Jennings
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2001)
Robin Jennings was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 93 career games, he hit .244 with 52 hits, 3 home runs, and 24 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-18
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Robin Christopher Jennings
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 213 | 22 | 52 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 31 | .244 | .279 | .371 | .650 | -319 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 31 | 58 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .224 | .269 (-17%) | .340 (-19%) | .426 (-27%) | .767 (-24%) | -235.4 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 9 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 20 | 52 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .250 | .263 (-5%) | .332 (-18%) | .426 (-28%) | .758 (-24%) | -213.5 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -213.5 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 27 | 77 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .286 | .263 (+8%) | .332 (-1%) | .426 (+22%) | .758 (+12%) | -213.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 93 | 213 | 22 | 52 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 31 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -876 | ||
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 (93 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 107 | 13 | 30 | 2 | 16 | .280 |
| Away | 45 | 106 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 8 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-10-06 | CIN | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-06 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-04 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-10-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-02 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-30 | CIN | WSN | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-29 | CIN | WSN | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-28 | CIN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-27 | CIN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 38 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Robin Jennings's recorded salaries total $974,500 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jennings's career ran from 1996 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $310,000 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $290,000 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $201,500 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $173,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $974,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1991, 1992 |
Robin Jennings: the record in brief
Robin Jennings's major league career runs from a debut on April 18, 1996 to a final game on October 7, 2001. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1996 to 1999), the Oakland Athletics (2001), the Colorado Rockies (2001), and the Cincinnati Reds (2001). At 6 feet, 2 inches and 205 pounds, Jennings is listed as an outfielder. Jennings threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. Jennings was born on April 11, 1972, in Singapore, Singapore. Robin Jennings was the playing name; the full given name is Robin Christopher.
Jennings collected 52 hits in 213 at bats across 93 games, good for a .244 batting average, plus 3 homers and 24 RBI. Jennings's career OPS of .650 combines a .279 on-base mark with .371 slugging. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Jennings's .244 average sits 8.9% below it. Jennings collected a career-high 22 hits in 2001. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .286 in 2001, 8% above that year's league mark of .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robin Jennings
- What years did Robin Jennings play?
- Robin Jennings played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001.
- Was Robin Jennings a pitcher?
- No. Robin Jennings was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Robin Jennings hit?
- Robin Jennings hit 3 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What teams did Robin Jennings play for?
- Robin Jennings played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1996–1997, 1999), the Oakland Athletics (2001), the Colorado Rockies (2001), and the Cincinnati Reds (2001).
- What were Robin Jennings's career stats?
- In 93 games, Robin Jennings had 52 hits, 3 home runs, 24 RBI, 22 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Robin Jennings earn in his career?
- Robin Jennings's recorded salaries total $974,500 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jennings's career ran from 1996 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1997.
- What was Robin Jennings's salary?
- Robin Jennings's last recorded salary was $310,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $310,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $173,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2002.
- What position did Robin Jennings play?
- Robin Jennings played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Robin Jennings and how much did he weigh?
- Robin Jennings was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Robin Jennings hit each season?
- Robin Jennings's home runs by season: 0 in 1996, 0 in 1997, 0 in 1999, and 3 in 2001. His most in one season was 3, in 2001.
- What was Robin Jennings's career batting average?
- Robin Jennings batted .244 over his career, with 52 hits in 213 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robin Jennings have?
- Robin Jennings drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Robin Jennings in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robin Jennings has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.