CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 16: Alberto Gonzalez (L-R), Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo and bullpen coach Lester Strode of the Chicago Cubs head to the batting cage before the game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 16, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. All uniformed team members are wore jersey number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The Rangers defeated the Cubs 4-2. (Photo by Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images)
The Chicago Cubs were able to play against the great Jackie Robinson during his time playing in the MLB. On Jackie Robinson Day, we look at the numbers.
The Chicago Cubs, playing in the National League, have had the pleasure of playing against Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers during his career. He played in the MLB for 10 years which allowed him to break the Major League Baseball color barrier. The Cubs were one of seven National League teams that got to play against Robinson in the regular season.
Out of those seven teams, the Cubs were one of only three that Robinson didn’t hit .300 or better against. His lifetime average against the Cubs was .294 which is still very good. His slash line was an impressive .294/.401/.465. He had 104 RBIs and 17 home runs against the Cubs as well. His raw contact numbers and his power numbers were also awesome. He played well against every team and the Cubs were no different.