Dewey Robinson
Born: 4/28/1955 in Evanston, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-04-06 | Final Game: 1981-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Dewey Everett Robinson
Biography
Dewey Robinson, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1981. Making his debut in the late 1970s, Robinson's career unfolded during a transformative period in the game marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized relief roles. Over the course of his brief MLB tenure, he compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm on the mound.
Robinson's career statistics included 35 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Despite not recording any saves, he was utilized in various roles, illustrating the versatility that many pitchers were required to demonstrate during this era. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Dewey Robinson's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the competitive nature of the sport during the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 42 | 24 | 4 | 28 | 35 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6.28 | - |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 3.09 | - |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 4 | 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 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1975, 1976, 1977 |