Wilbert Robinson
Inducted:
1945
Personal Details
5-8, 215lb (173cm, 97kg)
Born:
June 29, 1864
Bolton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:
August 8, 1934
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Position:
Catcher
Manager
College:
NA
Wilbert Robinson, affectionately known as "Uncle Robbie," was a prominent catcher and manager in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Born in Bolton, Massachusetts, in 1864, he began his professional playing career in 1886 with the Philadelphia Athletics. Over 17 seasons, Robinson played for teams including the Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals, compiling a .273 batting average with 1,388 hits and 722 RBIs.
A highlight of his playing career was a remarkable 7-for-7 performance in a single game in 1892, a feat matched only once in MLB history.
His managerial record stood at 1,399 wins and 1,398 losses, reflecting his enduring impact on the game.
Robinson's contributions to baseball were recognized with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.
Robinson's Awards and Records
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1945)
- Managed Brooklyn Robins to National League pennants in 1916 and 1920
- Notable 7-for-7 hitting performance in a single game (1892)
- Played for Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals
- Managed Brooklyn Robins (1914–1931)
- Nicknamed "Uncle Robbie" for his genial personality and leadership
- Most Managerial Wins at the Time (at retirement): 1,399 wins
- Managed the Brooklyn Robins (later Dodgers) for 18 seasons
- Led Brooklyn to 2 National League Pennants
- Most Games Managed in MLB History (at retirement): 2,818 games
MLB Teams:
As Player
Philadelphia Athletics (1886–1890)
Baltimore Orioles (AA/NL) (1890–1899, 1901-02)
St. Louis Cardinals (1900)
As Manager
Baltimore Orioles (AL) (1902)
Brooklyn Robins (1914–1931)
Numbers Worn:
42
MLB Stats
Games Played:
1,316
At Bats:
5,075
Hits:
1,388
Batting Average:
.273
Home Runs:
18
Runs Batted In (RBI):
722
Runs Scored:
637
Stolen Bases:
196
On-Base Percentage:
.316
Slugging Percentage:
.346
OPS (On-base Plus Slugging):
.662
Managerial Record
Games Managed:
2,818
Wins:
1,399
Losses:
1,398
Winning Percentage:
.500