Derrick Robinson
Derrick Lamar Robinson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds in 2013.
Playing career
Kansas City Royals
Robinson was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round, with the 107th overall selection, of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He spent 2008 with the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, playing in 124 games and hitting.246/.317/.322 with no home runs, 34 RBI, and 62 stolen bases. Following the season, Robinson was named Kansas City's baserunner of the year.Robinson spent the 2010 season with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, playing in 127 games and hitting.286/.345/.380 with two home runs, 48 RBI, and 50 stolen bases. On November 19, 2010, the Royals added Robinson to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Robinson was named the left-fielder for the 2012 Minor League Rawlings Gold Glove Award team. On November 20, 2012, Robinson was designated for assignment after multiple prospects were added to the 40-man roster. On November 30, the Royals non-tendered Robinson, making him a free agent.
Cincinnati Reds
On December 20, 2012, Robinson signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. On April 3, 2013, the Reds selected Robinson's contract after he made the team's Opening Day roster. In 102 appearances for Cincinnati during his rookie campaign, he batted.255/.322/.323 with no home runs, eight RBI, and four stolen bases. Robinson was designated for assignment following the signing of Skip Schumaker on November 26. On December 2, the Reds non-tendered Robinson, making him a free agent.On February 26, 2014, it was announced that Robinson would miss the entirety of the 2014 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.