Shane Robinson
Born: 10/30/1984 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-05-07 | Final Game: 2018-08-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Shane Michael Robinson
Biography
Shane Robinson was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who had a career that spanned from 2009 to 2018. Primarily serving as a position player, Robinson played in a total of 461 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 19 stolen bases, which showcased his ability to be a disruptive force in the game. While his career batting average settled at .221, Robinson contributed to his teams with 168 hits and 66 runs batted in, along with seven home runs.
Robinson's playing style was characterized by his versatility and defensive acumen, which allowed him to play various outfield positions effectively. He became a valuable role player, often coming off the bench to provide a spark when needed. Competing during an era marked by a mix of power hitting and a growing emphasis on analytics, Robinson's contributions, though perhaps understated, were significant in his teams' success during his tenure. His journey through professional baseball reflected the challenges and triumphs faced by many players aiming to make a mark in the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 760 | 105 | 168 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 66 | 19 | 73 | 120 | 0.221 | 0.288 | 0.292 | 0.580 | -2120.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | STL | NL | 11 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.240 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | STL | NL | 102 | 166 | 20 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 32 | 0.253 | -245.8 |
| 2013 | STL | NL | 99 | 144 | 22 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 0.250 | -123.2 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 47 | 60 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.150 | -388.3 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 83 | 180 | 28 | 45 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 0.250 | -456.1 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 65 | 98 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 0.173 | -573.8 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 20 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 25 | 49 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0.143 | -332.8 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0.208 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLCS | SLN | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 |
| 2013 | NLDS1 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | WS | SLN | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2012 | NLCS | SLN | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | NLWC | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 344 | 174 | 472 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | OF | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SLN | OF | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SLN | OF | 60 | 29 | 74 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | SLN | OF | 77 | 30 | 108 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | SLN | OF | 20 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | OF | 75 | 48 | 111 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | LAA | OF | 55 | 28 | 87 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAA | OF | 17 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | OF | 24 | 17 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 148 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 111 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $550,000 |
| 2014 | SLN | NL | $519,000 |
| 2013 | SLN | NL | $498,000 |
| 2012 | SLN | NL | $480,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,047,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 2004, 2005, 2006 |