Robert attended Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham,Alabama.[1] In his sophomore season of 2011,Robert hit .556 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs and was named the 2011 Birmingham News Metro Baseball Player of the Year.[2] Robert played receiver on the football team in high school.[3] Undrafted out of high school in 2013,Robert attended Auburn University and played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers.[4] At Auburn,Robert played mainly first base and outfield. He enjoyed his best season as a senior in 2017;hitting .290/.402/.429/.830 with 5 home runs and 45 RBI,while recording a 2.16 ERA over 6 appearances on the mound.[5][6] Robert was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 21st round of the 2017 MLB draft as a pitcher.[7]
Professional career
Texas Rangers
Robert agreed to sign with Texas for a $5,000 signing bonus,but during his physical an MRI revealed a torn UCL.[8] Texas voided his contract and he underwent Tommy John surgery. After rehabbing for six months Robert attended an open tryout with Texas and was signed to a minor league contract in 2018.[8] He spent the remainder of the season in rehabilitation.[8] Robert split his professional debut season of 2019 between the Spokane Indians of the Low–ANorthwest League and the Hickory Crawdads of the Single–ASouth Atlantic League,going 2–1 with a 0.99 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 36+1⁄3 innings.[8] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
Robert began the 2024 campaign with Round Rock, compiling a 2.35 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 5 saves across 25 appearances. On July 8, 2024, Robert was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[14] In 4 appearances for the Rangers during his rookie campaign, he logged a 1-0 record and 3.18 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 5+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Robert was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2025 season.[15] Robert was designated for assignment by the Rangers on April 28, 2025.[16]
Philadelphia Phillies
On May 1, 2025, Robert was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Enrique Segura.[17] In 15 appearances for Philadelphia, he recorded a 4.15 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 13 innings of work. On September 3, Robert was placed on the injured list due to a right forearm strain.[18] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on September 8, officially ending his season.[19] On November 21, Robert was non-tendered by Philadelphia and became a free agent.[20]
On February 3, 2026, Robert re-signed with the Phillies organization on a minor league contract.[21]
Personal life
Daniel's father, Greg Robert, played football at Auburn University from 1968-69 as an offensive lineman.
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