Jeff Robinson
Born: 12/13/1960 in Santa Ana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-04-07 | Final Game: 1992-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Daniel Robinson
Biography
Jeff Robinson, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1984 to 1992. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Robinson played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 46-57 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. He was noted for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 629 strikeouts, and he also contributed significantly in relief situations, accumulating 39 saves.
Robinson's playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and effective breaking pitches, which allowed him to compete successfully against some of the era's top hitters. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was moving away from the low-scoring strategies of the 1970s towards the more offensive-driven approaches of the 1990s. His contributions on the field not only helped his teams during his active years but also left a lasting impression on the pitching landscape of the era. Robinson's career serves as a testament to the diverse talents that emerged in the late 20th century baseball scene.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 57 | 454 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 901.3 | 880 | 380 | 75 | 349 | 629 | 3.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 7 | 15 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 171.7 | 195 | 87 | 52 | 102 | 4.56 | - |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5.11 | - |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 6 | 3 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 104.3 | 92 | 39 | 32 | 90 | 3.36 | - |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26.7 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 3.04 | 1129.5 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 6 | 8 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 96.7 | 69 | 30 | 48 | 82 | 2.79 | - |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 11 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 124.7 | 113 | 42 | 39 | 87 | 3.03 | 2314.4 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 7 | 13 | 50 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 141.3 | 161 | 72 | 59 | 95 | 4.58 | -980.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 3 | 6 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 82 | 34 | 34 | 43 | 3.45 | - |
| 1991 | LAA | AL | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 57.0 | 56 | 34 | 29 | 57 | 5.37 | - |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 78.0 | 76 | 26 | 40 | 46 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 161 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 0.137 | 0.152 | 0.174 | 0.325 | -638.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 34 | 61 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.115 | -638.5 |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 65 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 63 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 75 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 50 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 49 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 454 | 61 | 79 | 138 | 10 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | P | 34 | 33 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | SFN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | P | 64 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | SFN | P | 63 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1988 | PIT | P | 75 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PIT | P | 50 | 19 | 13 | 26 | 5 | 2 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 54 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | CAL | P | 39 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHN | P | 49 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 454 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CHN | NL | $588,853 |
| 1991 | CAL | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $925,000 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | $750,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $475,000 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | $180,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $127,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,046,353 | ||