Today is Jackie Robinson Day, the 63rd anniversary of his first game with the Dodgers. His impact off the field was immeasurable, of course, but I thought I'd take a look at some of his impact that was measurable. Robinson played ten seasons with the Dodgers, from 1947 to 1956. Here is where he ranked in various statistical categories:
| MLB Hitters 1947-1956 | ||
| Category | Jackie | MLB Rank |
| Games Played | 1,382 | 9th |
| Plate Appearances | 5,802 | 9th |
| Runs Scored | 947 | 3rd |
| Hits | 1,518 | 9th |
| Doubles | 273 | 7th |
| Triples | 54 | 13th |
| Home Runs | 137 | 28th |
| RBI | 734 | 15th |
| Total Bases | 2,310 | 11th |
| Times on Base | 2,330 | 5th |
| Walks | 740 | 10th |
| Stolen Bases | 197 | 1st |
| Hit by Pitches | 72 | 2nd |
| Batting Average* | .311 | 6th |
| On-Base Percentage* |
.409 | 7th |
| Slugging Percentage* |
.474 | 21st |
| OPS* | .883 | 8th |
| OPS+* | 132 | 11th |
| Runs Created | 951 | 5th |
| *minimum 3,000 PA; thanks to B-R Play Index | ||
Robinson is also the only Dodger to play 100 games at first base, second base, third base, and the outfield.
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