Derrick Robinson
Derrick Lamar Robinson (born September 28, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.
Derrick Robinson | |||
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Robinson with the Cincinnati Reds | |||
Free agent | |||
Outfielder | |||
Born: Gainesville, Florida | September 28, 1987|||
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MLB debut | |||
April 5, 2013, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
September 29, 2013, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .255 | ||
Home runs | 0 | ||
Runs batted in | 8 | ||
Teams | |||
Career
Kansas City Royals
Robinson was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He was named the left-fielder for the 2012 Minor League Rawlings Gold Glove Award team. The Royals designated Robinson for assignment on November 20, 2012.[1]
Cincinnati Reds
Robinson signed with the Cincinnati Reds before the 2013 season, and featured in 109 games as a rookie with the Reds. He was designated for assignment on November 26, 2013. He became a free agent on December 2, 2013 after being non-tendered by the Reds.
Washington Nationals
On January 23, 2015 he signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.
Sioux City Explorers
Robinson signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and played for them during the 2016 season.
York Revolution
Robinson signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2017 season. He became a free agent at the end of the season.
Second Stint with Kansas City Royals
On May 28, 2019, Robinson signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. He elected free agency on November 4.
References
- Kaegel, Dick (20 November 2012). "Royals make moves to finalize 40-man roster". MLB.com via KC Royals. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)