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'''Christopher J. Robinson''' (born May 12, 1984) is a Canadian former professional [[baseball]] [[catcher]]. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played [[college baseball]] at the [[Illinois Fighting Illini baseball|University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign]] from 2003–2005.<ref>http://www.fightingillini.com/recruiting/sports/m-basebl/inthepros.html</ref> He has also competed for the [[Canada national baseball team|Canadian national baseball team]] in international competition such as the 2011 [[Pan American Games]], the 2009 [[Baseball World Cup]] and the 2013 [[World Baseball Classic]].
'''Christopher J. Robinson''' (born May 12, 1984) is a Canadian former professional [[baseball]] [[catcher]]. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played [[college baseball]] at the [[Illinois Fighting Illini baseball|University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign]] from 2003–2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightingillini.com/recruiting/sports/m-basebl/inthepros.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-02-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222020805/http://www.fightingillini.com/recruiting/sports/m-basebl/inthepros.html |archivedate=2014-02-22 |df= }}</ref> He has also competed for the [[Canada national baseball team|Canadian national baseball team]] in international competition such as the 2011 [[Pan American Games]], the 2009 [[Baseball World Cup]] and the 2013 [[World Baseball Classic]].


==Career==
==Career==
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Robinson started the 2013 season with Norfolk. He was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] on June 20, and assigned to the Triple-A [[Tucson Padres]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch/2013/06/orioles-trade-minor-league-catcher-chris-robinson.html|title=Orioles trade minor league catcher Chris Robinson (updated)|date=June 20, 2013|accessdate=August 15, 2013|first=Roch|last=Kubatko}}</ref> On August 15, 2013, Robinson had his contract selected by the Padres to replace [[Nick Hundley]] who had been placed on the paternity list.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/padres-place-nick-hundley-on-paternity-leave-call-up-c-chris-robinson-from-triple-a-tucson/2013/08/15/feee507e-05fe-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2_story.html "Padres place Nick Hundley on paternity leave, call up C Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson"]. ''Washington Post''. August 15, 2013.</ref> Robinson was optioned back to Tucson on August 17 without appearing in a game when Hundley returned. He was recalled on September 1 when rosters expanded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130901&content_id=59210738&vkey=pr_sd&c_id=sd|title=Padres recall left-handed pitcher Tommy Layne and catcher Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson|date=September 1, 2013|accessdate=September 1, 2013|work=San Diego Padres}}</ref> On September 25, Robinson hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in the eight inning to record both his first major league hit and home run.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_09_25_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=video&content_id=30950713&tcid=vpp_copy_30950713|title=Robinson's first career Home run|publisher=MLB|date=September 25, 2013|accessdate=October 1, 2013}}</ref> He was [[designated for assignment]] on September 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130930&content_id=62232716&vkey=pr_sd&c_id=sd|title=Padres reinstate Shortstop Everth Cabrera; Catcher Chris Robinson designated for assignment|work=San Diego Padres|date=September 30, 2013|accessdate=September 30, 2013}}</ref>
Robinson started the 2013 season with Norfolk. He was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] on June 20, and assigned to the Triple-A [[Tucson Padres]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch/2013/06/orioles-trade-minor-league-catcher-chris-robinson.html|title=Orioles trade minor league catcher Chris Robinson (updated)|date=June 20, 2013|accessdate=August 15, 2013|first=Roch|last=Kubatko}}</ref> On August 15, 2013, Robinson had his contract selected by the Padres to replace [[Nick Hundley]] who had been placed on the paternity list.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/padres-place-nick-hundley-on-paternity-leave-call-up-c-chris-robinson-from-triple-a-tucson/2013/08/15/feee507e-05fe-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2_story.html "Padres place Nick Hundley on paternity leave, call up C Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson"]. ''Washington Post''. August 15, 2013.</ref> Robinson was optioned back to Tucson on August 17 without appearing in a game when Hundley returned. He was recalled on September 1 when rosters expanded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130901&content_id=59210738&vkey=pr_sd&c_id=sd|title=Padres recall left-handed pitcher Tommy Layne and catcher Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson|date=September 1, 2013|accessdate=September 1, 2013|work=San Diego Padres}}</ref> On September 25, Robinson hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in the eight inning to record both his first major league hit and home run.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_09_25_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=video&content_id=30950713&tcid=vpp_copy_30950713|title=Robinson's first career Home run|publisher=MLB|date=September 25, 2013|accessdate=October 1, 2013}}</ref> He was [[designated for assignment]] on September 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130930&content_id=62232716&vkey=pr_sd&c_id=sd|title=Padres reinstate Shortstop Everth Cabrera; Catcher Chris Robinson designated for assignment|work=San Diego Padres|date=September 30, 2013|accessdate=September 30, 2013}}</ref>


Robinson was presented with a special recognition award by the [[Major League Baseball Players Association]] at the Baseball Canada National Teams Award Banquet in January, 2014. He retired from professional baseball in the off-season and became a full-time coach at Centerfield Sports in [[London, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brudnicki|first1=Alexis|title=Chris Robinson to get MLB PA award|url=http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/articles/chris-robinson-earns-mlb-pa-award/|website=Canadian Baseball Network|accessdate=August 1, 2014|date=January 8, 2014}}</ref>
Robinson was presented with a special recognition award by the [[Major League Baseball Players Association]] at the Baseball Canada National Teams Award Banquet in January, 2014. He retired from professional baseball in the off-season and became a full-time coach at Centerfield Sports in [[London, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brudnicki|first1=Alexis|title=Chris Robinson to get MLB PA award|url=http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/articles/chris-robinson-earns-mlb-pa-award/|website=Canadian Baseball Network|accessdate=August 1, 2014|date=January 8, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811093900/http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/articles/chris-robinson-earns-mlb-pa-award/|archivedate=August 11, 2014|df=}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==

Revision as of 02:05, 6 August 2017

Chris Robinson
Catcher
Born: (1984-05-12) May 12, 1984 (age 40)
London, Ontario
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2013, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2013, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average.167
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Teams
Medal record
Men's Baseball
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara National team
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto National team
Baseball World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Nettuno National team

Christopher J. Robinson (born May 12, 1984) is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 2003–2005.[1] He has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team in international competition such as the 2011 Pan American Games, the 2009 Baseball World Cup and the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Career

Robinson attended Lord Dorchester Secondary School, where he was named Ontario Player of the Year in 2001. The New York Mets drafted Robinson out of high school in the 30th round (897th overall) of the 2002 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, but he did not sign, opting to enroll in college. Robinson enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, where he played college baseball for the Illinois Fighting Illini baseball team in the Big Ten Conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I.[2] At Illinois, Robinson was named the Big Ten Conference All-Star catcher in 2004 and 2005.

Out of Illinois, the Detroit Tigers drafted Robinson in the third round (90th overall) of the 2005 MLB draft. He was named the Tigers' best defensive catcher. In 2006, the Tigers traded Robinson to the Chicago Cubs for Neifi Pérez.[2]

He signed as a minor league free agent with the Texas Rangers before the 2012 season, receiving an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 30. On April 3, Robinson signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles and was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk.[3]

Robinson started the 2013 season with Norfolk. He was traded to the San Diego Padres on June 20, and assigned to the Triple-A Tucson Padres.[4] On August 15, 2013, Robinson had his contract selected by the Padres to replace Nick Hundley who had been placed on the paternity list.[5] Robinson was optioned back to Tucson on August 17 without appearing in a game when Hundley returned. He was recalled on September 1 when rosters expanded.[6] On September 25, Robinson hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in the eight inning to record both his first major league hit and home run.[7] He was designated for assignment on September 30.[8]

Robinson was presented with a special recognition award by the Major League Baseball Players Association at the Baseball Canada National Teams Award Banquet in January, 2014. He retired from professional baseball in the off-season and became a full-time coach at Centerfield Sports in London, Ontario.[9]

International career

Robinson has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team. Robinson played in the 2002 World Junior Baseball Championship, the 2003 Baseball World Cup, the 2006 World Baseball Classic, the 2009 Baseball World Cup, the 2011 Pan American Games, the 2013 World Baseball Classic and the 2015 Pan American Games.

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ a b [1]
  3. ^ "O'Day, Patton in and Phillips is out as Orioles finalize opening day roster". Sacramento Bee. April 4, 2012.
  4. ^ Kubatko, Roch (June 20, 2013). "Orioles trade minor league catcher Chris Robinson (updated)". Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "Padres place Nick Hundley on paternity leave, call up C Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson". Washington Post. August 15, 2013.
  6. ^ "Padres recall left-handed pitcher Tommy Layne and catcher Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson". San Diego Padres. September 1, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "Robinson's first career Home run". MLB. September 25, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  8. ^ "Padres reinstate Shortstop Everth Cabrera; Catcher Chris Robinson designated for assignment". San Diego Padres. September 30, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  9. ^ Brudnicki, Alexis (January 8, 2014). "Chris Robinson to get MLB PA award". Canadian Baseball Network. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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