Earl Robinson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1964)
Earl Robinson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1964 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 7 seasons. In 170 career games, he hit .268 with 113 hits, 12 home runs, and 44 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 616.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/4/2014 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1958-09-10
- Last Game
- 1964-09-30
Full name: Earl John Robinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 421 | 63 | 113 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 44 | 7 | 47 | 92 | .268 | .340 | .425 | .765 | 616 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Career SLG .425 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OPS .765 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — +7.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAN | NL | 8 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BAL | AL | 96 | 222 | 37 | 59 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 4 | 31 | 54 | .266 | .258 (+3%) | .328 (+8%) | .399 (+14%) | .727 (+11%) | 487.8 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 29 | 63 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | .286 | .257 (+11%) | .326 (+11%) | .393 (+5%) | .719 (+8%) | 83.7 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 37 | 121 | 11 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 24 | .273 | .250 (+9%) | .312 (-1%) | .377 (+7%) | .690 (+4%) | 44.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 170 | 421 | 63 | 113 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 44 | 7 | 47 | 92 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 616 | ||
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 (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 82 | 192 | 24 | 47 | 5 | 18 | .245 |
| Away | 88 | 229 | 39 | 66 | 7 | 26 | .288 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-09-30 | BAL | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-15 | BAL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964-09-13 | BAL | KC1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | BAL | KC1 | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-05 | BAL | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-02 | BAL | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-01 | BAL | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964-08-30 | BAL | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964-08-29 | BAL | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-28 | BAL | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Center Field | 22 |
| Right Field | 94 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1956, 1957 |
Earl Robinson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Earl Robinson debuted on September 10, 1958 and played a final game on September 30, 1964. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958) and the Baltimore Orioles (1961 through 1964). Robinson played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on November 3, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, USA, Robinson was listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Robinson died on July 4, 2014, in Fountain Valley, CA, USA. Earl Robinson was the playing name; the full given name is Earl John.
The batting record for Robinson: 170 games, 113 hits in 421 at bats, and a .268 average, adding 12 home runs and 44 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .340 clip and slugging .425, Robinson finished with a .765 OPS. Robinson hit .268 while the league hit .256 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Robinson's .765 stands 7.2% above the league's .713. The highest hit total in a season was 59, in 1961.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earl Robinson
- What years did Earl Robinson play?
- Earl Robinson played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1964.
- Was Earl Robinson a pitcher?
- No. Earl Robinson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Earl Robinson hit?
- Earl Robinson hit 12 career home runs with 113 hits.
- What was Earl Robinson's career batting average?
- Earl Robinson batted .268 over his career, with 113 hits in 421 at bats.
- How many RBI did Earl Robinson have?
- Earl Robinson drove in 44 runs in his career.
- Is Earl Robinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Earl Robinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.