Jerry Robertson
Born: 10/13/1943 in Winchester, KS, USA
Died: 3/24/1996 in Burlington, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1970-06-28
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Jerry Lee Robertson
Biography
Jerry Robertson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1943, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Throughout his brief career, Robertson established himself as a hard-throwing left-hander, known for his competitive spirit on the mound. He made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, a time when the game was evolving with a growing emphasis on specialization and the emergence of talented young pitchers.
Robertson finished his career with a record of 5-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of a limited career span. Over the course of his time in the majors, he struck out 144 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his potential as both a starter and a reliever. Though his time in the spotlight was short-lived, his contributions to his teams during the late 1960s and early 1970s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 49 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 194.3 | 205 | 85 | 18 | 86 | 144 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 5 | 16 | 38 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 179.7 | 186 | 79 | 81 | 133 | 3.96 | - |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 3.68 | 308.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 56 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0.089 | 0.121 | 0.089 | 0.210 | -636.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 38 | 56 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0.089 | -636.3 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 49 | 27 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MON | P | 38 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University | Topeka | KS | 1963, 1964, 1965 |