Ken Robinson
Born: 11/3/1969 in Barberton, OH, USA
Died: 2/28/1999 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-07-20 | Final Game: 1997-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Neal Robinson
Biography
Ken Robinson, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997. Over his brief career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Robinson was known for his ability to command the strike zone, accumulating 40 strikeouts during his time in the league. He played in an era characterized by offensive prowess, where pitchers often faced the challenge of high-scoring games, yet he managed to maintain competitive numbers throughout his career.
Despite not recording any saves, Robinson's contributions were valuable, showcasing his versatility and resilience as a pitcher. His career spanned a period marked by the transition in baseball styles, where the emphasis on power hitting was beginning to overshadow traditional pitching techniques. Robinson's tenure in the major leagues was a testament to his skill and determination, as he navigated the challenges of the sport during the mid-1990s, a time that laid the groundwork for the modern game we see today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 35 | 21 | 8 | 26 | 40 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 31 | 3.69 | -1220.6 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6.00 | - |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TOR | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |