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Nick Robertson
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 52
Pitcher
Born: (1998-07-16) July 16, 1998 (age 26)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 7, 2023, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average5.30
Strikeouts40
Teams

Nicholas Parker Robertson (born July 16, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

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Amateur

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Robertson attended Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, Virginia, and James Madison University, where he played college baseball for the James Madison Dukes.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Robertson in the 7th round, with the 221st overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[1] Robertson spent his first professional season with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers and Ogden Raptors. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

In 2021, Robertson was invited to spring training by the Dodgers.[3][4] He played the 2021 season with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers,[5] where he was 2–4 with a 4.30 ERA in 39 games while striking out 63 in 58+2⁄3 innings.[6] In 2022, he pitched in 44 games for Tulsa and nine for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, with a combined 4.43 ERA.[6]

He began the 2023 season with Oklahoma City, making 24 appearances and logging a 2.13 ERA with 37 strikeouts and seven saves in 25+1⁄3 innings pitched.[7] On June 6, 2023, Robertson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds on June 7, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. His first MLB strikeout was of Elly De La Cruz.[9] He pitched 10+1⁄3 innings over nine games, allowing seven earned runs for a 6.10 ERA.[10]

Boston Red Sox

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On July 25, 2023, the Dodgers traded Robertson and Justin Hagenman to the Boston Red Sox for Kiké Hernández.[11] He was activated by Boston on August 6, and optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on August 9.[12] He was later recalled to Boston twice during September.[13]

St. Louis Cardinals

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On December 8, 2023, Robertson was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, along with Victor Santos, in exchange for Tyler O'Neill.[14] He was optioned to the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds to begin the 2024 season.[15] In 8 games for St. Louis, Robertson posted a 4.38 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 12+1⁄3 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on August 11, 2024.[16]

Los Angeles Angels

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On August 13, 2024, Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[17] In 10 games for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he struggled to a 6.92 ERA with 17 strikeouts over 13 innings. Robertson was designated for assignment by the Angels on September 15.[18]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On September 17, 2024, Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[19]

References

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  1. ^ MARSH, STEVEN. "Los Angeles Dodgers take Robertson in seventh round of amateur draft". The Franklin News Post.
  2. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dodgers invite Nick Robertson to spring training". Roanoke Times.
  4. ^ News-Record, DAVID DRIVER Daily. "Robertson Prepares For Spring Training With Dodgers". Daily News-Record.
  5. ^ MARSH, STEVEN. "Robertson is pitching on Tulsa time". The Franklin News Post.
  6. ^ a b "Nick Robertson College & Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  7. ^ "Dodgers Roster News: LA Calls Up Pitching Prospect to Bolster Bullpen for Series vs Reds". dodgersnation.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dodgers' Nick Robertson: Contract selected by LAD". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dodgers vs Reds (June 7, 2023) Play by Play". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Nick Robertson stats". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Kiké Hernández returning to Dodgers in trade with Red Sox". MLB.com.
  12. ^ Smith, Christopher (August 9, 2023). "Red Sox to make 4 roster moves: Kyle Barraclough promoted, righty DFA'd". masslive.com. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  13. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. September 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  14. ^ Passan, Jeff (December 8, 2023). "Red Sox acquire Tyler O'Neill, send two pitchers to Cardinals". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  15. ^ "Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Optioned to Memphis". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Cardinals Activate Riley O'Brien From 60-Day IL, DFA Nick Robertson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Angels Claim Nick Robertson, Brock Burke". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  18. ^ "Angels Designate Nick Robertson For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  19. ^ "Blue Jays Claim Nick Robertson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
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