Derrick Robinson facts for kids
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Robinson with the Cincinnati Reds
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: September 28, 1987 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
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| April 5, 2013, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| September 29, 2013, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| Batting average | .255 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 8 | ||
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Derrick Lamar Robinson was born on September 28, 1987. He is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). His time in the big leagues was with the Cincinnati Reds in 2013.
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Derrick Robinson's Baseball Journey
Starting with the Kansas City Royals
Derrick Robinson began his professional baseball journey when he was picked by the Kansas City Royals. This happened in the fourth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He was a very good player in the minor leagues. In 2012, he was even named the best left-fielder for the Minor League Rawlings Gold Glove Award team. This award shows he was excellent at fielding.
Playing for the Cincinnati Reds
Before the 2013 baseball season, Robinson signed with the Cincinnati Reds. This was a big step for him. He got to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a rookie. He played in 109 games for the Reds that year. After the 2013 season, he became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team he wanted.
Time with the Washington Nationals
On January 23, 2015, Derrick Robinson signed a new deal. He joined the Washington Nationals organization. This was a minor league contract. He became a free agent again on November 6, 2015.
Playing in Independent Leagues
After his time in MLB, Robinson played for teams not directly connected to Major League Baseball. These are called independent leagues.
He signed with the Sioux City Explorers in 2016. This team is part of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
In 2017, he played for the York Revolution. This team is in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent at the end of that season.
Returning to the Kansas City Royals
On May 28, 2019, Derrick Robinson signed another minor league deal. He rejoined the Kansas City Royals organization. He became a free agent again on November 4 of that year.
Life After Playing: Coaching Career
After his playing days, Derrick Robinson stayed involved in baseball. In 2020, he joined the Kansas City Royals organization again. This time, he worked as an intern in baseball operations. He continued with the Royals in 2021. He became a coordinator, helping players with outfield skills, baserunning, and bunting.
