Robert Person
Born: 10/6/1969 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-09-18 | Final Game: 2003-06-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert Alan Person
Biography
Robert Person was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until his retirement in 2003. Born in 1969, Person made his mark in the league with a career record of 51-42 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 773 strikeouts and achieved 9 saves, showcasing his ability as a reliable option on the mound during his tenure.
Debuting during a period characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive production in the game, Person was known for his competitive spirit and ability to handle high-pressure situations. His contributions to various teams over the years reflected a dedication to his craft, as he navigated the challenges of the league from the mid-1990s until the early 2000s, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of player conditioning and strategic approaches. After hanging up his cleats in 2003, Person left behind a legacy that highlighted the importance of versatility and resilience in the role of a pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 42 | 206 | 135 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 897.3 | 813 | 463 | 129 | 438 | 773 | 4.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0.75 | 430.4 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 4 | 5 | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.7 | 86 | 45 | 35 | 76 | 4.52 | -966.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 5 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.3 | 125 | 80 | 60 | 99 | 5.61 | -2045.2 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 38.3 | 45 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 7.04 | -1951.6 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 10 | 5 | 31 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.0 | 130 | 65 | 70 | 127 | 4.27 | -1164.3 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.0 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 9.82 | -718.6 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 9 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 173.3 | 144 | 70 | 95 | 164 | 3.63 | 3611.0 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 15 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 208.3 | 179 | 97 | 80 | 183 | 4.19 | -1431.8 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.7 | 79 | 53 | 51 | 61 | 5.44 | -2535.7 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7.71 | 224.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 214 | 13 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 119 | 0.117 | 0.159 | 0.196 | 0.356 | -1128.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 29 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 31 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.073 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 28 | 53 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0.132 | -531.0 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 33 | 67 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 0.119 | -597.2 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 17 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 206 | 135 | 31 | 72 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | P | 27 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | TOR | P | 23 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | TOR | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | PHI | P | 31 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | TOR | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | P | 28 | 28 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | PHI | P | 33 | 33 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | PHI | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 206 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | BOS | AL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | $6,250,000 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | $2,975,000 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | $379,000 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | $265,000 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,972,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1988 |
| Seminole State College | Seminole | OK | 1989 |