Clint Robinson
Born: 2/16/1985 in Jefferson City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-08 | Final Game: 2016-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Clinton Michael Robinson
Biography
Clint Robinson was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who enjoyed a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, Robinson appeared in 243 games across his tenure, showcasing his versatility and skill at the plate. He recorded a total of 133 hits, with 15 of those hits being home runs, and he drove in 62 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .257. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Robinson carved out a niche for himself as a reliable hitter during his time in the league.
Robinson's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, marked by an increased emphasis on power hitting and an evolving approach to player development. His journey to the major leagues included stints in the minor leagues, where he honed his craft and demonstrated the persistence required to reach the highest level of the sport. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Clint Robinson's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals, left a lasting impact on those franchises and their fans.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 518 | 63 | 133 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 62 | 0 | 58 | 93 | 0.257 | 0.336 | 0.384 | 0.720 | 120.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 126 | 309 | 44 | 84 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 37 | 52 | 0.272 | 637.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 104 | 196 | 16 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 38 | 0.235 | -516.1 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLDS2 | WAS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 93 | 80 | 617 | 37 | 5 | 52 |
| OF | 40 | 34 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | WAS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | WAS | 1B | 44 | 42 | 331 | 25 | 3 | 21 |
| 2015 | WAS | OF | 37 | 32 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | 1B | 46 | 37 | 279 | 12 | 2 | 30 |
| 2016 | WAS | OF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 93 |
| Left Field | 30 |
| Right Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WAS | NL | $534,900 |
| 2015 | WAS | NL | $525,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,059,900 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy University | Troy | AL | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |