Floyd Robinson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1968)
Floyd Robinson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1968 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,011 career games, he hit .283 with 929 hits, 67 home runs, and 426 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,551.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1960-08-10
- Last Game
- 1968-09-29
Full name: Floyd Andrew Robinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,011 | 3,284 | 458 | 929 | 140 | 36 | 67 | 426 | 42 | 408 | 282 | .283 | .365 | .409 | .773 | 8,551 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.
Career OBP .365 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career OPS .773 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — +12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CHA | AL | 22 | 46 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 84.9 |
| 1961 | CHA | AL | 132 | 432 | 69 | 134 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 59 | 7 | 52 | 32 | .310 | .258 (+20%) | .328 (+18%) | .399 (+17%) | .727 (+17%) | 1613.0 |
| 1962 | CHA | AL | 156 | 600 | 89 | 187 | 45 | 10 | 11 | 109 | 4 | 72 | 47 | .312 | .257 (+21%) | .326 (+18%) | .393 (+21%) | .719 (+19%) | 2417.5 |
| 1963 | CHA | AL | 146 | 527 | 71 | 149 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 71 | 4 | 62 | 43 | .283 | .246 (+15%) | .308 (+17%) | .371 (+13%) | .680 (+15%) | 1645.6 |
| 1964 | CHA | AL | 141 | 525 | 83 | 158 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 59 | 9 | 70 | 41 | .301 | .250 (+20%) | .312 (+24%) | .377 (+8%) | .690 (+15%) | 1893.1 |
| 1965 | CHA | AL | 156 | 577 | 70 | 153 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 66 | 4 | 76 | 51 | .265 | .245 (+8%) | .310 (+13%) | .371 (+4%) | .682 (+8%) | 1105.7 |
| 1966 | CHA | AL | 127 | 342 | 44 | 81 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 8 | 44 | 32 | .237 | .248 (-5%) | .309 (+7%) | .376 (-14%) | .685 (-5%) | -104.5 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 55 | 130 | 19 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 14 | .238 | .242 (-2%) | .306 (+1%) | .357 (-5%) | .663 (-2%) | -41.2 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 53 | 81 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .247 | .236 (+4%) | .298 (-8%) | .340 (+2%) | .638 (-3%) | -63.0 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 23 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .125 | — | — | — | — | -63.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 1,011 | 3,284 | 458 | 929 | 140 | 36 | 67 | 426 | 42 | 408 | 282 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 8,488 | ||
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 (1011 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 497 | 1570 | 211 | 454 | 26 | 191 | .289 |
| Away | 514 | 1714 | 247 | 475 | 41 | 234 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-29 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-27 | BOS | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-24 | BOS | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-16 | BOS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968-09-14 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968-09-11 | BOS | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-10 | BOS | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-09 | BOS | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-08 | BOS | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-06 | BOS | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CHA | OF | 17 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | CHA | OF | 106 | 102 | 218 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | CHA | OF | 155 | 154 | 278 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| 1963 | CHA | OF | 137 | 133 | 245 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 1964 | CHA | OF | 138 | 133 | 225 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | CHA | OF | 153 | 146 | 254 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHA | OF | 113 | 88 | 148 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1967 | CIN | OF | 39 | 31 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | OAK | OF | 18 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | BOS | OF | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 256 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 722 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 3.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1964 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 14.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 1.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1962 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 33.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1961 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 2.0 | 20 | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Floyd Robinson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Floyd Robinson: the record in brief
August 10, 1960 and September 29, 1968 bracket Floyd Robinson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Robinson's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1960 to 1966), the Cincinnati Reds (1967), the Oakland Athletics (1968), and the Boston Red Sox (1968). Robinson played primarily as an outfielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Born on May 9, 1936, in Prescott, AR, USA, Robinson was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds. Floyd Robinson was the playing name; the full given name is Floyd Andrew.
In 1,011 games and 3,284 at bats, Robinson batted .283 with 929 hits; the totals also include 67 home runs, 426 RBI, and 42 stolen bases. Robinson got on base at a .365 rate and slugged .409 (.773 OPS). Over the seasons Robinson played, league hitters batted .249; the .283 career figure is 13.7% above that. In OPS terms, Robinson's .773 stands 12.4% above the league's .688. No season beat the 14 home runs Robinson hit in 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions about Floyd Robinson
- What years did Floyd Robinson play?
- Floyd Robinson played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1968.
- Was Floyd Robinson a pitcher?
- No. Floyd Robinson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Floyd Robinson hit?
- Floyd Robinson hit 67 career home runs with 929 hits.
- What was Floyd Robinson's career batting average?
- Floyd Robinson batted .283 over his career, with 929 hits in 3,284 at bats.
- How many RBI did Floyd Robinson have?
- Floyd Robinson drove in 426 runs in his career.
- Is Floyd Robinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Floyd Robinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.