Cam Robinson (baseball)

Cameron Robinson (born September 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Cam Robinson
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1999-09-06) September 6, 1999 (age 25) Tampa, Florida, US
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Career

Robinson attended University High School in Orlando, Florida.

Milwaukee Brewers

Robinson was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 23rd round, with the 684th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft.^[1] He made his professional debut that year with the rookie–level Arizona League Brewers and also played for them in 2018 and 2019. He also played for the Rocky Mountain Vibes in 2019.^[2]

Robinson did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[3] He returned in 2021 to play for the Single-A Carolina Mudcats, High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and one game for the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. Robinson started 2022 with Wisconsin before being promoted to Biloxi. On November 15, 2022, the Brewers added Robinson to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.^[4]

Robinson was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2023 season.^[5] In 21 games split between Biloxi and Nashville, Robinson struggled to an 8.55 ERA with 30 strikeouts and two saves in 20 innings of work. He was designated for assignment by the Brewers on June 14, 2023.^[6] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double–A Biloxi on June 17.^[7] Robinson elected free agency following the season on November 6.^[8]

New York Mets

On December 14, 2023, Robinson signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.^[9] In 28 appearances for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, he compiled a 3-1 record and 3.20 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 39+1⁄3 innings pitched. Robinson elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.^[10]

References

1. "University's Cam Robinson closing in on contract with Milwaukee Brewers".
2. "Robinson makes most of unexpected opportunity". October 21, 2019.
3. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
4. "Brewers protect Brice Turang, Abner Uribe, Cam Robinson, Jon Singleton from Rule 5 Draft". brewcrewball.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
5. "Brewers' Cam Robinson: Optioned to Nashville". cbssports.com. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
6. "Brewers sign OF Raimel Tapia following release by Red Sox". ESPN.com. AP. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
7. "Brewers' Cam Robinson: Outrighted to Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
8. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
9. "Mets' Cam Robinson: Inks minors deal with Megs". cbssports.com. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
10. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)