Jacob Robson

Canadian baseball player (born 1994)

Baseball player
Jacob Robson
Robson with the Detroit Tigers
Outfielder
Born: (1994-11-20) November 20, 1994 (age 29)
London, Ontario, Canada
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2021, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
August 15, 2021, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Batting average.000
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
Teams
  • Detroit Tigers (2021)
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Canada
18U Baseball World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2012 Seoul Team

Jacob Charles Robson (born November 20, 1994) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder. The Detroit Tigers selected Robson in the eighth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut for the team in 2021.

Career

Detroit Tigers

Robson attended Vincent Massey Secondary School in Windsor, Ontario.[1] Playing baseball for the high school team, he batted leadoff and played center field.[2] The San Diego Padres selected Robson in the 30th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. Rather than sign with the Padres, Robson attended Mississippi State University and played college baseball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.[3][4] In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps and Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[5] He missed a month in 2016, his senior year, recovering from a broken bone in his hand.[6]

The Detroit Tigers selected Robson in the eighth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He split the 2016 season between the GCL Tigers and the Connecticut Tigers, hitting a combined .294/.399/.395/.794 with one home run and 11 runs batted in (RBIs). He split the 2017 season between the West Michigan Whitecaps and the Lakeland Flying Tigers, hitting a combined .303/.380/.392/.772 with three home runs and 45 RBIs. In 2018, he began the season with the Erie SeaWolves of the Double-A Eastern League,[7] and was promoted to the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple-A International League.[8][9] Combined between the two, he hit .295/.376/.440/.816 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.[10] He spent the 2019 season with Toledo, hitting .267/.352/.399/.751 with nine home runs and 52 RBIs.[11][12]

Robson hit .295/.417/.459 in 96 games split between Erie and Toledo in 2021. On August 12, 2021, Robson was called up by the Tigers and promoted to the major leagues for the first time to replace the injured Niko Goodrum. He made his major league debut that day in a game against the Baltimore Orioles.[13] Robson went 0-for-7 in 4 big league games with Detroit and was outrighted off of the 40-man roster following the season on November 19, 2021.[14]

In 2022, Robson played in 53 games for Triple-A Toledo, hitting .192/.318/.338 with 3 home runs, 17 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. He was released by the Tigers organization on July 30.[15]

Kansas City Monarchs

On August 6, 2022, Robson signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[16] In 29 games, he hit .288/.403/.631 with 9 home runs and 34 RBI.

Robson played in 69 games for the Monarchs in 2023, batting .250/.398/.470 with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. After the 2023 season, he became a free agent.

Gastonia Baseball Club

On April 18, 2024, Robson signed with the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[17] However, on April 25, Robson was placed on the retired list by the team.[18]

International career

Robson played for the Canadian national baseball team at the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier[19] and the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b Jim Parker (February 27, 2018). "Tigers give Robson a taste of life in Major League Baseball". Windsor Star. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jacob Robson - Baseball". Mississippi State.
  3. ^ Jim Parker (June 8, 2016). "Windsor's Jacob Robson ready for Major League Baseball Draft". Windsor Star. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  4. ^ "A more comfortable Robson producing big numbers for MSU". Clarionledger.com. April 16, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "#7 Jacob Robson - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Robson's return only bolsters lineup comparisons to '13". Clarionledger.com. May 3, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  7. ^ Wagner, John (June 29, 2018). "Mud Hens' Jacob Robson named to Eastern League All-Star team - The Blade". Toledoblade.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  8. ^ Jim Parker (June 28, 2018). "Windsor's Robson a short swing from Comerica Park after promotion by Tigers". Windsor Star. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  9. ^ Piotrowicz, Nicholas (July 19, 2018). "Robson's quick rise pays off for Mud Hens - The Blade". Toledoblade.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  10. ^ Jacob Markle (January 25, 2019). "2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #16: Jake Robson surprised with a Double-A breakout last year". Bless You Boys. SB Nation. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  11. ^ Brian Buckey (July 2, 2019). "Robson heating up after early-season slump". The Blade. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  12. ^ Duane Cross (October 25, 2019). "Rogers, Castro pacing Tigers' resurgence". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  13. ^ Anthony Franco (August 11, 2021). "Tigers To Select Jacob Robson". MLB Trade Rumours. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Tigers' Jacob Robson: Outrighted to Triple-A". CBS Sports. November 19, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  15. ^ "Robson will join Rutckyj on Canada's squad for World Baseball Classic". windsorstar.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  16. ^ "Kansas City Monarchs win American Association West Division on final day of season". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. September 6, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  17. ^ "2024 Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "2024 Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  19. ^ "Baseball Canada announces roster for Pan Am Games Qualifier". Baseball Canada. January 9, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  20. ^ "2 Windsor players to represent Canada at World Baseball Classic". CBC. February 22, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.

External links

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Canada roster – 2023 World Baseball Classic
Manager
12 Ernie Whitt
Coaches
Pitching Coach 35 Denis Boucher
First Base Coach 33 Larry Walker
Third Base Coach 34 Tim Leiper
Bullpen Coach 45 Paul Quantrill
Bullpen Catcher 22 Jordan Procyshen
Coach 9 Greg Hamilton
Coach 55 Russell Martin