Jeff Robinson, baseball player, 1987-1992

Jeff Robinson

Born: 12/14/1961 in Ventura, CA, USA

Died: 10/26/2014 in Overland Park, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-12 | Final Game: 1992-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Mark Robinson

Biography

Jeff Robinson, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1992. He played in Major League Baseball during a transformative period characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his career, Robinson recorded a win-loss record of 47-40 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he tallied a total of 425 strikeouts, showcasing his competitive spirit and skills on the mound. Robinson's playing style exemplified the characteristics of a pitcher in the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era that witnessed significant changes in the game. His contributions to various teams were marked by a focus on solid pitching and game management, as he navigated the challenges posed by a rapidly evolving offensive landscape. Although he did not achieve any saves during his career, his role as a starting pitcher was integral to his teams' efforts, and he left a lasting impression on those who followed his journey in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 40 141 117 10 5 0 708.7 672 377 88 347 425 4.79 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1987 ALCS DET 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 141 117 60 68 8 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 141

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 TEX AL $200,000
1991 BAL AL $575,000
1990 DET AL $336,000
1989 DET AL $175,000
1988 DET AL $95,000
1987 DET AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $1,443,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Azusa Pacific University Azusa CA 1981, 1982, 1983