Don Robinson (baseball)

Don Robinson (born June 8, 1957 in Ashland, Kentucky), is a former professional baseball player who pitched 15 years in the Majors from 1978-1992. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, California Angels and Philadelphia Phillies.

Fast Facts

On April 18, 1987, Mike Schmidt hit his 500th career home run off Don Robinson, a three-run shot to give the Phillies a 8-6 win over the Pirates.

On July 30, 1987, the Pirates traded Don Robinson to the Giants for catcher Mackey Sasser and cash.

On June 19, 1990, Don Robinson became the first pitcher to hit a pinch-hit home run since 1971 against the San Diego Padres.

Wins - 109

Losses - 106

Earned Run Average - 3.79

Complete Games - 34

Shutouts - 6

Saves - 57

Strikeouts - 1,251

Batting Average - .231

Hits - 146

Home runs - 13

Runs Batted In - 69