Robert Whalen

Born: 1/31/1994 in Stroudsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-03 | Final Game: 2018-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Robert Donald Whalen

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Biography

Robert Whalen, born in 1994, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to June 15, 2018. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Whalen made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was increasingly characterized by high strikeout rates and offensive power. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.75, showcasing his potential on the mound despite facing challenges during his tenure. Whalen accumulated a total of 27 strikeouts during his time in the league, reflecting his ability to generate swings and misses, though he did not register any saves. His journey through professional baseball was marked by perseverance and dedication, as he navigated the ups and downs common to many pitchers. While his career statistics may not fully capture his contributions to the teams he played for, Whalen remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and talent found within the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 8 6 0 0 0 36.0 28 23 5 15 27 5.75 0

Career ERA 5.75 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 35.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2016 ATL NL 1 2 5 5 0 0 0 24.7 20 18 12 25 6.57 4.19 (-57%) -534.3
2017 SEA AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 7.3 7 5 2 2 6.14 — 0.0
2018 SEA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2016 ATL NL 6 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2017 SEA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 SEA AL 1 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 8 6 2 5 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 ATL P 5 5 2 5 1 1
2017 SEA P 2 1 0 0 0 0
2018 SEA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8