Rabbit Robinson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1910)
Rabbit Robinson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1910 for the Washington Senators, the Detroit Tigers, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 8 seasons. In 206 career games, he hit .223 with 156 hits, 1 home runs, and 58 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 148 lb
- Died
- 4/9/1915 in Waterbury, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-04-22
- Last Game
- 1910-06-09
Full name: William Clyde Robinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 700 | 71 | 156 | 23 | 14 | 1 | 58 | 30 | 63 | 50 | .223 | .294 | .300 | .594 | -632 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .643 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | WS1 | AL | 103 | 373 | 41 | 79 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 16 | 33 | 30 | .212 | .261 (-19%) | .316 (-12%) | .345 (-16%) | .662 (-14%) | -774.5 |
| 1904 | DET | AL | 101 | 320 | 30 | 77 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 20 | .241 | .246 (-2%) | .300 (+4%) | .321 (-1%) | .622 (+2%) | 142.7 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 206 | 700 | 71 | 156 | 23 | 14 | 1 | 58 | 30 | 63 | 50 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -632 | ||
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 (206 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 366 | 47 | 106 | 1 | 36 | .290 |
| Away | 97 | 335 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 20 | .149 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-06-09 | CIN | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-06-08 | CIN | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-08 | DET | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-08 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-07 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-07 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-06 | DET | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-06 | DET | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-10-05 | DET | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-05 | DET | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 64 | 18 | 124 | 218 | 22 | 25 |
| 3B | 33 | 26 | 27 | 61 | 10 | 5 |
| OF | 50 | 18 | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| SS | 54 | 28 | 102 | 177 | 31 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | WS1 | 2B | 45 | 0 | 81 | 150 | 21 | 19 |
| 1903 | WS1 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903 | WS1 | OF | 30 | 0 | 53 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| 1903 | WS1 | SS | 24 | 0 | 48 | 83 | 19 | 4 |
| 1904 | DET | 2B | 19 | 18 | 43 | 68 | 1 | 6 |
| 1904 | DET | 3B | 26 | 24 | 23 | 51 | 9 | 4 |
| 1904 | DET | OF | 20 | 18 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | DET | SS | 30 | 28 | 54 | 94 | 12 | 7 |
| 1910 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 64 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 54 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 29 |
Rabbit Robinson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rabbit Robinson debuted on April 22, 1903 and played a final game on June 9, 1910. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Senators (1903), the Detroit Tigers (1904), and the Cincinnati Reds (1910). The bio lists Robinson as a second baseman who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 6 inches and 148 pounds. The birth record reads March 5, 1882, in Wellsburg, WV, USA. Robinson's death is recorded on April 9, 1915, in Waterbury, CT, USA. Robinson's full given name, per the bio, is William Clyde Robinson.
Across 206 games at the plate, Robinson's career line reads 156 hits in 700 at bats for a .223 average, adding 1 home run, 58 runs batted in, and 30 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .294 and .300 give Robinson a career OPS of .594. The league as a whole hit .252 across Robinson's seasons, which puts the .223 career mark 11.7% below average. In OPS terms, Robinson's .594 stands 7.6% below the league's .643. No season topped the 79 hits of 1903.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rabbit Robinson
- What years did Rabbit Robinson play?
- Rabbit Robinson played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1910.
- Was Rabbit Robinson a pitcher?
- No. Rabbit Robinson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rabbit Robinson hit?
- Rabbit Robinson hit 1 career home runs with 156 hits.
- What was Rabbit Robinson's career batting average?
- Rabbit Robinson batted .223 over his career, with 156 hits in 700 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rabbit Robinson have?
- Rabbit Robinson drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Rabbit Robinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rabbit Robinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.