Robert Lindsey
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Robert Lindsey was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs. In 16 career games, he hit .258 with 8 hits and 2 RBI. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 6.4.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .258 | .343 | .290 | .633 | 0 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | AB2 | NNL | 16 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | AB2 | NNL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 4.26 | 4.10 (-4%) | 6.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 4.26 | — | 6 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Robert Lindsey: the record in brief
Robert Lindsey's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Every season row on the page belongs to the Indianapolis ABCs, in 1931. Lindsey is listed as a center fielder.
Lindsey finished with 8 hits from 31 at bats in 16 games, which works out to .258, adding 2 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .343 clip and slugging .290, Lindsey finished with a .633 OPS. Over the seasons Lindsey played, league hitters batted .276; the .258 career figure is 6.6% below that. Only one season appears, 1931 for the Indianapolis ABCs, when Lindsey played 16 games and went 8 for 31.
On the mound, Lindsey appeared in 4 games and went 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA. The totals include 8 strikeouts. Lindsey's 4.26 ERA was close to the 4.10 league figure for those seasons. All of that pitching came in 1931, with 4 games and 8 strikeouts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Lindsey
- Was Robert Lindsey a pitcher?
- No. Robert Lindsey was a position player (Center Fielder), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did Robert Lindsey hit?
- Robert Lindsey hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Robert Lindsey play for?
- Robert Lindsey played for one team, the Indianapolis ABCs (1931).
- What were Robert Lindsey's career stats?
- In 16 games, Robert Lindsey had 8 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Robert Lindsey play?
- Robert Lindsey played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Robert Lindsey's career batting average?
- Robert Lindsey batted .258 over his career, with 8 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robert Lindsey have?
- Robert Lindsey drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Robert Lindsey's career ERA?
- Robert Lindsey finished with a 4.26 career ERA, going 1-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- Is Robert Lindsey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robert Lindsey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.