Rich Robertson
Born: 10/14/1944 in Albany, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-09-10 | Final Game: 1971-07-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Richard Paul Robertson
Biography
Rich Robertson was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1966 until 1971, with his career concluding on July 20, 1971. Born in 1944, Robertson made his mark in an era characterized by the transition to more offensive play in Major League Baseball, moving away from the more subdued deadball era. He competed in a league undergoing significant changes, including the increasing integration of players and the evolving strategies of pitching and hitting.
Over the course of his career, Robertson recorded a win-loss record of 13-14, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the era. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.94 and struck out 184 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Additionally, he secured 2 saves, reflecting his capability in critical game situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Robertson's contributions as a pitcher during a dynamic period in baseball history have solidified his place in the annals of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 14 | 86 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 302.3 | 333 | 166 | 31 | 153 | 184 | 4.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7.71 | - |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | - |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6.00 | - |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 44.3 | 53 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 5.48 | - |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 8 | 9 | 41 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 183.7 | 199 | 99 | 96 | 121 | 4.85 | - |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 66 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 4.57 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 86 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 0.093 | 0.114 | 0.186 | 0.300 | -521.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 17 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 41 | 59 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0.102 | -521.3 |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 23 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 40 | 20 | 41 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SFN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | P | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | SFN | P | 41 | 26 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| 1971 | SFN | P | 23 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1964, 1965 |