Don Robinson (baseball player)
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Don Allen Robinson was a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
, San Francisco Giants
, California Angels
, and Philadelphia Phillies
from 1978 through 1992. Nicknamed "The Caveman," Robinson's career record was 109-106 with a 3.79 ERA. Robinson was regarded as one of the best-hitting pitchers during his time, winning three Silver Slugger Awards in 1982, 1989, and 1990. He hit 13 home runs in his career. He was also awarded the Hutch Award
in 1984.
In 1990, Robinson became the first pitcher to hit a pinch-hit home run since 1971 against the San Diego Padres
; the same year, he lost the first ever no-hitter at Veteran's Stadium
to the Phillies' Terry Mulholland
6-0.
He serves on the city council of his home town of Kenova, West Virginia
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
, San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
, California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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, and Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
from 1978 through 1992. Nicknamed "The Caveman," Robinson's career record was 109-106 with a 3.79 ERA. Robinson was regarded as one of the best-hitting pitchers during his time, winning three Silver Slugger Awards in 1982, 1989, and 1990. He hit 13 home runs in his career. He was also awarded the Hutch Award
Hutch Award
The Hutch Award is given annually to an active Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson...
in 1984.
In 1990, Robinson became the first pitcher to hit a pinch-hit home run since 1971 against the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
; the same year, he lost the first ever no-hitter at Veteran's Stadium
Veteran's Stadium
Veterans Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. Opened in 1982, it is dedicated to the soldiers of the city who lost their lives in various U.S. wars, particularly Vietnam....
to the Phillies' Terry Mulholland
Terry Mulholland
Terence John Mulholland is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He threw left-handed and batted right-handed.-Early and personal life:...
6-0.
He serves on the city council of his home town of Kenova, West Virginia
See also
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
- List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders