| Chris Robinson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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_(cropped).jpg) Robinson with theWest Michigan Whitecaps in 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catcher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born: (1984-05-12)May 12, 1984 (age 41) London, Ontario, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 runs | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Runs batted in | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Christopher J. Robinson (born May 12, 1984) is a Canadian formerMajor League Baseball (MLB)catcher who played for theSan Diego Padres in 2013, and who also played internationally for theCanada national baseball team in the2009 Baseball World Cup, the2011 Pan American Games, and the2013 World Baseball Classic.
Robinson attendedLord Dorchester Secondary School, where he was named Ontario Player of the Year in 2001. TheNew York Mets drafted Robinson out of high school in the 30th round (897th overall) of the2002 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, but he did not sign, opting to enroll in college. Robinson enrolled at theUniversity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, where he playedcollege baseball for theIllinois Fighting Illini baseball team in theBig Ten Conference in theNational Collegiate Athletic Association'sDivision I.[1] At Illinois, Robinson was named the Big Ten Conference All-Star catcher in 2004 and 2005. In 2004, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theHyannis Mets of theCape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[2][3]
Out of Illinois, theDetroit Tigers drafted Robinson in the third round (90th overall) of the2005 MLB draft. He was named the Tigers' best defensive catcher.
In 2006, the Tigers traded Robinson to theChicago Cubs forNeifi Pérez.[1]
On December 15, 2011, Robinson signed a minor league contract with theTexas Rangers organization, receiving an invitation tospring training. He was released prior to the start of the season on March 30, 2012.
On April 3, 2012, Robinson signed a minor league contract with theBaltimore Orioles and was assigned to the Triple-ANorfolk Tides.[4]
Robinson started the 2013 season with Norfolk.
On June 20, 2013, Robinson was traded to theSan Diego Padres and assigned to the Triple-ATucson Padres.[5] On August 15, Robinson had his contract selected by the Padres to replaceNick Hundley, who had been placed on the paternity list.[6] Robinson was optioned back to Tucson on August 17 without appearing in a game when Hundley returned, briefly becoming aphantom ballplayer. He was recalled on September 1 when rosters expanded.[7] 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.[8] He wasdesignated for assignment on September 30.[9] Robinson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Tucson on October 4.[10] He elected free agency on November 4.
Robinson was presented with a special recognition award by theMajor League Baseball Players Association at the Baseball Canada National Teams Award Banquet in January, 2014. On February 14, 2014, Robinson announced his retirement from professional baseball.[11]
Robinson later became a full-time coach at Centerfield Sports and with the Great Lake Canadians inLondon, Ontario.[12]
Robinson has also competed for theCanadian national baseball team. Robinson played in the2002 World Junior Baseball Championship, the2003 Baseball World Cup, the2006 World Baseball Classic, the2009 Baseball World Cup, the 2011 Pan American Games, the2013 World Baseball Classic and the2015 Pan American Games.
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