| Robert Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 4, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| At bats | 4 |
| RBI | 0 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Batting average | .250 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Robert Stevens was an American professional baseball player who played in one game for the 1875 Washington Nationals. He played the outfield and recorded one hit in four at-bats.
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