Mike Robertson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1998)
Mike Robertson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998 for the Chicago White Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 3 seasons. In 39 career games, he hit .190 with 11 hits and 4 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-09-06
- Last Game
- 1998-06-26
Full name: Michael Francis Robertson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 58 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | .190 | .230 | .276 | .505 | 0 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OBP .230 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Career OPS .505 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 22 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 11 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 39 | 58 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 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 (39 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .226 |
| Away | 17 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .148 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-26 | AZ | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-25 | AZ | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-24 | AZ | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-22 | AZ | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-20 | AZ | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-14 | AZ | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-12 | AZ | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-11 | AZ | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-09 | AZ | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-06 | AZ | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Mike Robertson's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Robertson's career ran from 1996 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $150,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Mike Robertson: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 6, 1996 and the final game on June 26, 1998, Mike Robertson built the record summarized on this page. By club, Robertson's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1996), the Philadelphia Phillies (1997), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998). Robertson, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 180 pounds. Robertson was born on October 9, 1970, in Norwich, CT, USA. On the record, Mike Robertson was born Michael Francis Robertson.
The batting record for Robertson: 39 games, 11 hits in 58 at bats, and a .190 average, plus 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .230 and the slugging percentage .276, for an OPS of .505. Robertson's .190 average ran 29.1% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 8, in 1997.
Most of Robertson's defensive work, 7 games, came at first base; the rest of the position table shows designated hitter (5), left field (4), and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Robertson
- What years did Mike Robertson play?
- Mike Robertson played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998.
- Was Mike Robertson a pitcher?
- No. Mike Robertson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Robertson hit?
- Mike Robertson hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Mike Robertson play for?
- Mike Robertson played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1996), the Philadelphia Phillies (1997), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998).
- What were Mike Robertson's career stats?
- In 39 games, Mike Robertson had 11 hits, 4 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .190 batting average.
- How much did Mike Robertson earn in his career?
- Mike Robertson's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Robertson's career ran from 1996 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 1998.
- What was Mike Robertson's salary?
- Mike Robertson's recorded salary was $150,000 in 1997.
- What position did Mike Robertson play?
- Mike Robertson played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Robertson and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Robertson was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Mike Robertson's career batting average?
- Mike Robertson batted .190 over his career, with 11 hits in 58 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Robertson have?
- Mike Robertson drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Robertson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Robertson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.