Dick Robertson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1919)
Dick Robertson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1919 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Washington Senators, a span of 7 seasons. Across 22 career appearances, he went 3-8 with a 2.89 ERA and 26 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 10/2/1944 in New Orleans, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-09-16
- Last Game
- 1919-06-30
Full name: Preston James Robertson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7.20 | 3.07 (-135%) | -506.1 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 3 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.0 | 87 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 2.59 | 2.83 (+9%) | -34.0 |
| 1919 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 2.28 | 3.09 (+26%) | -249.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 8 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 124.2 | 125 | 40 | 46 | 26 | 2.89 | — | -789 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 40 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .225 | .244 | .250 | .494 | 0 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career OPS .494 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — 25.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 14 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | WS1 | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 40 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 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 (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 11 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 66.2 | 60 | 18 | 26 | 12 | 2.43 |
| Away | 10 | 58.1 | 65 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 3.24 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-06-30 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-24 | MIN | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-20 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-06-16 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-10 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-04 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-30 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-21 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-17 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-13 | BRO | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-06-30 | MIN | PHA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-24 | MIN | BOS | — | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1919-06-20 | MIN | CHW | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-06-16 | MIN | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-06-10 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-04 | MIN | BOS | L | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-05-30 | MIN | NYY | — | 8.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918-08-21 | BRO | STL | L | 8.0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-17 | BRO | PIT | L | 8.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-13 | BRO | PHI | — | 7.2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
Dick Robertson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dick Robertson's first major league game on September 16, 1913; the last one listed came on June 30, 1919. By club, Robertson's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1913), the Brooklyn Robins (1918), and the Washington Senators (1919). Robertson is listed as a pitcher at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Robertson threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Robertson was born on September 16, 1891, in Rockville, MD, USA. Robertson died on October 2, 1944, in New Orleans, LA, USA. The given name on file is Preston James Robertson.
Robertson's career pitching line is 3 wins, 8 losses and a 2.89 ERA over 22 appearances. The same table counts 26 strikeouts. Robertson's 2.89 ERA was close to the 3.00 league figure for those seasons. 1918 was Robertson's sharpest full season, a 2.59 ERA against the league's 2.83.
Every defensive appearance on record for Robertson, 22 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 7 putouts and 33 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Robertson
- What years did Dick Robertson play?
- Dick Robertson played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1919.
- Was Dick Robertson a pitcher?
- Yes. Dick Robertson pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dick Robertson hit?
- Dick Robertson hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Dick Robertson play for?
- Dick Robertson played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1913), the Brooklyn Robins (1918), and the Washington Senators (1919).
- What were Dick Robertson's career stats?
- In 22 games, Dick Robertson went 3-8 with a 2.89 ERA, 26 strikeouts, and 124.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Dick Robertson play?
- Dick Robertson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dick Robertson and how much did he weigh?
- Dick Robertson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Dick Robertson's career ERA?
- Dick Robertson finished with a 2.89 career ERA, going 3-8 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dick Robertson have?
- Dick Robertson recorded 26 career strikeouts.
- Is Dick Robertson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Robertson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.