Dave Robinson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1971)
Dave Robinson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .273 with 12 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 186 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-09-10
- Last Game
- 1971-04-21
Full name: David Tanner Robinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 44 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | .273 | .360 | .455 | .815 | 0 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.
Career OBP .360 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.
Career SLG .455 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.
Career OPS .815 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — +16.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SDN | NL | 15 | 38 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 44 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .316 |
| Away | 9 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-04-21 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-04-20 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-16 | SDP | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-15 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-04-12 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-04-07 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-06 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-10-01 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970-09-30 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-29 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1966, 1967, 1968 |
Dave Robinson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dave Robinson's first major league game on September 10, 1970; the last one listed came on April 21, 1971. The team column never changes: it is the San Diego Padres from 1970 to 1971. Robinson played primarily as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw left-handed. Born on May 22, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, USA, Robinson was listed at 6'1" and 186 pounds. Dave Robinson was the playing name; the full given name is David Tanner.
Across 22 games at the plate, Robinson's career line reads 12 hits in 44 at bats for a .273 average, along with 2 homers and 6 RBI. Robinson got on base at a .360 rate and slugged .455 (.815 OPS). Robinson's .273 average ran 8.4% above the .252 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .815 to a league .697, 16.9% above average. Robinson collected a career-high 12 hits in 1970.
Robinson played 11 games at left field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (2). In the outfield, Robinson's fielding totals are 22 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Robinson
- What years did Dave Robinson play?
- Dave Robinson played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971.
- Was Dave Robinson a pitcher?
- No. Dave Robinson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dave Robinson hit?
- Dave Robinson hit 2 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Dave Robinson play for?
- Dave Robinson played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1970–1971).
- What were Dave Robinson's career stats?
- In 22 games, Dave Robinson had 12 hits, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Dave Robinson play?
- Dave Robinson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Robinson and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Robinson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 186 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dave Robinson hit each season?
- Dave Robinson's home runs by season: 2 in 1970 and 0 in 1971. His most in one season was 2, in 1970.
- What was Dave Robinson's career batting average?
- Dave Robinson batted .273 over his career, with 12 hits in 44 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Robinson have?
- Dave Robinson drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Robinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Robinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.