Ron Robinson
Born: 3/24/1962 in Exeter, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-08-14 | Final Game: 1992-07-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Ronald Dean Robinson
Biography
Ron Robinson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1962, whose career spanned from 1984 until his retirement on July 2, 1992. He made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, primarily displaying his talents with a solid record of 48-39. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, Robinson demonstrated a consistent ability to manage games effectively and keep opposing hitters at bay. Over the course of his career, he recorded 473 strikeouts and tallied 19 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option out of the bullpen.
Robinson's playing style was characterized by a blend of control and power, which allowed him to navigate through challenging lineups in a competitive era of the game. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a commitment to excellence on the mound, making him a valuable asset during his time in the league. As baseball evolved in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Robinson's ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game underscored his significance in the history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 39 | 232 | 102 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 800.0 | 819 | 323 | 61 | 253 | 473 | 3.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 35 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 2.72 | 286.4 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 7 | 7 | 33 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 108.3 | 107 | 48 | 32 | 76 | 3.99 | 1047.6 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 10 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 116.7 | 110 | 42 | 43 | 117 | 3.24 | 2794.8 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 7 | 5 | 48 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 154.0 | 148 | 63 | 43 | 99 | 3.68 | 2658.2 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.7 | 88 | 36 | 26 | 38 | 4.12 | 73.3 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | 80 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 3.35 | -1094.5 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 36 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 4.88 | -176.3 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 12 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 148.3 | 158 | 48 | 37 | 57 | 2.91 | - |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.23 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 51 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 5.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 144 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 0.153 | 0.158 | 0.167 | 0.324 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 33 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 70 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 48 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 17 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 15 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 8 | 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 | 232 | 102 | 61 | 111 | 12 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | P | 12 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CIN | P | 33 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 | CIN | P | 70 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | CIN | P | 48 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | CIN | P | 17 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | CIN | P | 15 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | P | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 232 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $350,000 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | $390,000 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | $92,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,617,500 | ||