Ken Robinson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1997)
Ken Robinson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 29 career appearances, he went 2-2 with a 3.91 ERA and 40 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/28/1999 in Tucson, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1995-07-20
- Last Game
- 1997-09-24
Full name: Kenneth Neal Robinson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 31 | 3.69 | 4.45 (+17%) | -1210.9 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.70 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 35 | 21 | 26 | 40 | 3.91 | — | -1,211 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 26.1 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 4.10 |
| Away | 13 | 22.0 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 3.68 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-24 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-21 | TOR | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997-09-15 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-30 | KCR | MIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-04-29 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-28 | KCR | BOS | W | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-24 | KCR | BAL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-22 | KCR | NYY | — | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-30 | TOR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | TOR | BAL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $185,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $185,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland | OH | 1989 |
| Florida College | Jacksonville | FL | 1990 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1991 |
Ken Robinson: the record in brief
Ken Robinson played a first major league game on July 20, 1995 and a last one on September 24, 1997. By club, Robinson's seasons break down as the Toronto Blue Jays (1995 through 1997) and the Kansas City Royals (1996). At 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, Robinson is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Robinson batted and threw right-handed. Robinson was born on November 3, 1969, in Barberton, OH, USA. The bio records the death on February 28, 1999, in Tucson, AZ, USA. Ken Robinson was the playing name; the full given name is Kenneth Neal.
Robinson's career pitching line is 2 wins, 2 losses and a 3.91 ERA over 29 appearances. The totals include 40 strikeouts. The leagues Robinson pitched in allowed 4.49 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 12.8% better than average. In 1995, one of the busiest seasons, Robinson posted a 3.69 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.45.
The one salary on file is $185,000, for 1998. The college table lists Cleveland State University in 1989. Robinson's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 58 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Robinson, 29 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Robinson's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Robinson
- What years did Ken Robinson play?
- Ken Robinson played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997.
- Was Ken Robinson a pitcher?
- Yes. Ken Robinson pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 40 strikeouts.
- What was Ken Robinson's career ERA?
- Ken Robinson finished with a 3.91 career ERA, going 2-2 with 40 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ken Robinson have?
- Ken Robinson recorded 40 career strikeouts.
- Is Ken Robinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ken Robinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ken Robinson play for?
- Ken Robinson played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals.