Nick Robertson | |
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Toronto Blue Jays – No. 52 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. | July 16, 1998|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 7, 2023, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 5.30 |
Strikeouts | 40 |
Teams | |
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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.
Robertson attended Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount,Virginia,and James Madison University,where he played college baseball for the James Madison Dukes.
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]
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]
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]
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]
On September 17, 2024, Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. [19]
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