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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 9 | 6 | 29 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 127.3 | 132 | 76 | 54 | 98 | 5.37 | -355.9 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 13 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 172.0 | 121 | 57 | 72 | 114 | 2.98 | -2021.1 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 78.0 | 76 | 41 | 46 | 40 | 4.73 | -2974.4 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 10 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 145.0 | 141 | 96 | 88 | 76 | 5.96 | -7114.0 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 4 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.3 | 119 | 60 | 51 | 65 | 5.18 | -2218.5 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 4.46 | -278.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 4 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 5.72 | -1540.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | P | 29 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | DET | P | 24 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 16 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 27 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | BAL | P | 21 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | PIT | P | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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 |