Frank Robinson Cincinnati Reds Profile: Baseball Magazine Panel
The page highlights Frank Robinson, an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, born on August 31, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas. It provides a snapshot of his baseball career as of 1965, emphasizing his performance in the previous year, 1964. During that season, Robinson achieved a batting average of .306, hit 29 home runs, and accrued 96 RBIs. His lifetime statistics at that time included a batting average of .304, a total of 291 home runs, and 896 RBIs. Robinson was known for batting and throwing right-handed. During the mid-1960s, Robinson was already establishing himself as a powerful and consistent hitter in Major League Baseball, contributing significantly to the Reds. His performance during the era was crucial for his team's standing and provided a foundation for what would become a Hall of Fame career.