Derrick Robinson


Derrick Lamar Robinson is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds.

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.

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.