Bruce Robbins
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1980)
Bruce Robbins was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 7-5 with a 5.34 ERA and 45 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-07-28
- Last Game
- 1980-09-23
Full name: Bruce Duane Robbins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 45 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 3.91 | 4.00 (+2%) | 10.4 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 4 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.2 | 60 | 38 | 28 | 23 | 6.62 | 3.84 (-72%) | -3442.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 5 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.2 | 105 | 58 | 49 | 45 | 5.34 | — | -3,432 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 67.0 | 71 | 43 | 35 | 33 | 5.78 |
| Away | 8 | 30.2 | 34 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 4.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-23 | DET | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-01 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-08-28 | DET | MIL | W | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-08-23 | DET | MIN | W | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-16 | DET | TEX | — | 3.1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980-08-11 | DET | BOS | — | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980-08-06 | DET | KCR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-08-02 | DET | SEA | W | 7.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980-07-29 | DET | LAA | L | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980-07-25 | DET | OAK | L | 4.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Bruce Robbins: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bruce Robbins debuted on July 28, 1979 and played a final game on September 23, 1980. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, from 1979 through 1980. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds, Robbins is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Robbins both batted and threw left-handed. Robbins was born on September 10, 1959, in Portland, IN, USA. On the record, Bruce Robbins was born Bruce Duane Robbins.
Across 25 games (14 starts), Robbins recorded 7 wins against 5 losses with a 5.34 ERA. The totals include 45 strikeouts. Against a 3.92 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.34 mark was 36.3% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.91 in 1979, when the league's was 4.00.
Robbins's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 50 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Robbins, 25 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 14 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Robbins
- What years did Bruce Robbins play?
- Bruce Robbins played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980.
- Was Bruce Robbins a pitcher?
- Yes. Bruce Robbins pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 45 strikeouts.
- What teams did Bruce Robbins play for?
- Bruce Robbins played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1979–1980).
- What were Bruce Robbins's career stats?
- In 25 games, Bruce Robbins went 7-5 with a 5.34 ERA, 45 strikeouts, and 97.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Bruce Robbins play?
- Bruce Robbins played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bruce Robbins and how much did he weigh?
- Bruce Robbins was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Bruce Robbins's career ERA?
- Bruce Robbins finished with a 5.34 career ERA, going 7-5 with 45 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bruce Robbins have?
- Bruce Robbins recorded 45 career strikeouts.
- Is Bruce Robbins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bruce Robbins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.