Don Robinson (baseball) explained

Don Robinson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:8 June 1957
Birth Place:Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 10
Debutyear:1978
Debutteam:Pittsburgh Pirates
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 12
Finalyear:1992
Finalteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:109–106
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.79
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:1,251
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Don Allen "Donnie" Robinson (born June 8, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played 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.

Career

In 1978, as a 21-year-old rookie, Robinson was 14–6 with a 3.47 ERA. His won-loss percentage was second to NL Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry. Robinson was named The Sporting News NL Rookie Pitcher of the Year and was third in overall NL Rookie of the Year. He finished eighth in the Cy Young Award contest.

The next year, he went 8–8 with a 3.87 ERA.