Kevin Roberson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Kevin Roberson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets, a span of 4 seasons. In 165 career games, he hit .197 with 61 hits, 20 home runs, and 51 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-15
- Last Game
- 1996-05-28
Full name: Kevin Lynn Roberson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 309 | 44 | 61 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 51 | 0 | 27 | 93 | .197 | .275 | .430 | .706 | -475 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career SLG .430 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .706 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHN | NL | 62 | 180 | 23 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 48 | .189 | .265 (-29%) | .332 (-24%) | .403 (-8%) | .735 (-15%) | -474.6 |
| 1994 | CHN | NL | 44 | 55 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .218 | .269 (-19%) | .338 (-20%) | .424 (+20%) | .763 (+2%) | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | 32 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 27 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 17 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 165 | 309 | 44 | 61 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 51 | 0 | 27 | 93 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -475 | ||
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 (165 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 147 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 19 | .156 |
| Away | 75 | 162 | 28 | 38 | 12 | 32 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-28 | NYN | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-05-25 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-19 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-14 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-12 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-08 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-05 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-03 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996-05-01 | NYN | WSN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-05-01 | NYN | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Right Field | 61 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $125,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland College | Champaign | IL | 1987, 1988 |
Kevin Roberson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kevin Roberson's first major league game on July 15, 1993; the last one listed came on May 28, 1996. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1993 through 1995) and the New York Mets (1996). Roberson is listed as an outfielder at 6'4" and 210 pounds. The bio says Roberson batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Roberson was born on January 29, 1968, in Decatur, IL, USA. The given name on file is Kevin Lynn Roberson.
Roberson finished with 61 hits from 309 at bats in 165 games, which works out to .197, along with 20 homers and 51 RBI. Reaching base at a .275 clip and slugging .430, Roberson finished with a .706 OPS. The league as a whole hit .268 across Roberson's seasons, which puts the .197 career mark 26.3% below average. The hits column peaks at 34, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .189 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Roberson
- What years did Kevin Roberson play?
- Kevin Roberson played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Kevin Roberson a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Roberson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kevin Roberson hit?
- Kevin Roberson hit 20 career home runs with 61 hits.
- What was Kevin Roberson's career batting average?
- Kevin Roberson batted .197 over his career, with 61 hits in 309 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Roberson have?
- Kevin Roberson drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Roberson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Roberson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.