Clint Robinson (baseball)

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Clint Robinson
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 73
First baseman
Born: (1985-02-16) February 16, 1985
Jefferson City, Missouri
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 8, 2012 for the Kansas City Royals
Career statistics
(through 2012 season)
Batting average .000
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 0
Teams

Clinton "Clint" Michael Robinson (born February 16, 1985) is a professional baseball first baseman who is with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals.

Robinson was selected by the Royals in the 25th round (756th overall) of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

Early career

A standout at Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama, Clint Robinson decided to play college baseball at Troy University. During his time at Troy he set team records for games played, at-bats, runs scored, hits, total bases, and hit-by-pitches. After a promising Junior season cut short by an injury in 2006, Robinson went on to lead his team in 7 statistical categories as a Senior. That 2007 season he hit .364 with 1.110 OPS, 17 HR, and a .973 fielding percentage.

Professional career

Kansas City Royals

In his first season with the Kansas City Royals organization in 2007, Robinson emerged as a leader with the Idaho Falls farm team, earning Pioneer League MVP, Postseason All-Star, and Idaho Falls Player of the Year honors. After a productive 2008 season with Class-A Burlington, Robinson went on to have great year in High-A with Wilmington, finishing second for the Carolina League Batting Title. Also that year, Robinson took home the 2009 Mike Sweeney Award, which is awarded to the player that best represents the Royals organization both on and off the field.

In July 2010, with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, he was in the top three of all Texas League players in almost every offensive statistical category. After a franchise record 21 game hitting streak Robinson earned Texas League All-Star and Player of the Month (June, 2010) honors.

Robinson had a breakout year in 2011 with the Triple A Omaha Royals, posting a .326 batting average with 23 home runs and 100 RBI.[1] His numbers fell off in 2012 however, as he hit 13 homers with 67 RBI and a .292 batting average. Robinson was also called up to the major league club for the first time in 2012, making four plate appearances as a designated hitter in interleague play, striking out two of the times, with no hits.[1] On November 20, 2012 the Royals designated Robinson for assignment as they cleared space on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft.[1]

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 28, 2012, Robinson was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates with pitcher Vin Mazzaro in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Santos and left-hander Luis Rico. [2] On March 29, 2013, he was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays, and optioned to their Double-A affiliate New Hampshire Fisher Cats.[3] He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on May 29, and assigned outright to the Fisher Cats on May 30. He was promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on July 9.[4] In 111 games between the two levels, he hit .254 with 13 homers and 55 RBI.

Los Angeles Dodgers

He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on November 18, 2013.

Awards and honors

  • 2010 Texas League Triple Crown Winner[5][6][7]
  • Texas League Player of the Week three times.[6]
  • Texas League Player of the Month twice.[6]
  • Selected to the Mid-Season All-Star Team and Post-Season All-Star Team.[6]
  • Named Northwest Arkansas Naturals Player of the Year.[6]
  • Named Northwest Arkansas Naturals Unsung Hero in 2010.[6]
  • 2009 Mike Sweeney Award[6][8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kaegel, Dick (20 November 2012). "Royals make moves to finalize 40-man roster". MLB.com via KC Royals. Retrieved 20 November 2012. 
  2. ↑ Kaegel, Dick (28 November 2012). "KC deals Mazzaro, Robinson to Bucs for pitching". MLB.com via Royals team website. Retrieved 28 November 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Blue Jays claim two". March 29, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Bisons add Robinson from Double-A". Buffalo Bisons. July 9, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Clint Robinson Wins Texas League Triple Crown". Kings of Kauffman. Retrieved 10 December 2010. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Heitner, Darren. "Making A Case For Clint Robinson". Sports Agent Blog. Retrieved 10 December 2010. 
  7. ↑ Zuba, Samuel. "Triple Crown seals Robinson's great year". mlb.com. Retrieved 10 December 2010. 
  8. ↑ "Royals’ annual award ceremony set for tonight". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 10 December 2010. 

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