Daniel Robertson (outfielder)

Daniel Robertson
Robertson with the Cleveland Indians in 2017
Sugar Land Skeeters – No. 10
Outfielder
Born: (1985-09-30) September 30, 1985
Fontana, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Batting average .262
Home runs 1
Runs batted in 36
Teams

Daniel Roger Robertson (born September 30, 1985) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He previously played for the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners, and Cleveland Indians.

Career

San Diego Padres

Robertson was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 33rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Oregon State University.[1]

Texas Rangers

On April 23, 2014, Robertson was acquired by the Texas Rangers through a trade with the Padres, and called up to the majors the same day.[2]

Los Angeles Angels

Robertson was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a player to be named later on November 20, 2014.[3]

Seattle Mariners

Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on November 6, 2015 and designated for assignment by them on December 18.

Cleveland Indians

On November 23, 2016, Robertson signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians that included an invitation to spring training.[4] After beginning the 2017 season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, Robertson's contract was purchased by the Indians on May 14.[5] He was designated for assignment on August 10, 2017, to make room for Jay Bruce on the 40-man roster [6] and was released the same day after clearing waivers. The Indians re-signed Robertson to a minor league contract on August 15, 2017. He was released on August 28, 2017. [7]

Arizona Diamondbacks

Robertson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on February 14, 2018.[8] He was released by the organization on August 3, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On August 14, 2018, Robertson signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

References

  1. ↑ "MLB Update: Jason Ogata Selected By Texas". Oregon State University. June 9, 2008. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Rangers Acquire OF Dan Robertson From San Diego, Place LHP Pedro Figueroa on DL". MLB.com. April 23, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Rangers trade OF Robertson to Angels". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ Wilmoth, Charlie (November 23, 2016). "Indians Outright Michael Martinez, Sign Daniel Robertson To Minors Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Indians promote Robertson & Gonzalez from AAA". Indians.com. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  6. ↑ ,
  7. ↑ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  8. ↑ Pollshuk, Mark (February 14, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/14/18". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 14, 2018.


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