Derrick Lamar Robinson (born September 28, 1987) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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in 2013.

Career

Kansas City Royals

Robinson was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He was named the left-fielder for the 2012 Minor League Rawlings Gold Glove Award team. The Royals designated Robinson for assignment on November 20, 2012.

Cincinnati Reds

Robinson signed with the

before the 2013 season, and featured in 109 games as a rookie with the Reds. He was designated for assignment on November 26, 2013. He became a free agent on December 2, 2013, after being non-tendered by the Reds.

Washington Nationals

On January 23, 2015, he signed a minor league deal with the

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. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.

Sioux City Explorers

Robinson signed with the

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of the

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and played for them during the 2016 season.

York Revolution

Robinson signed with the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2017 season. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Second Stint with Kansas City Royals

On May 28, 2019, Robinson signed a minor league deal with the

. He elected free agency on November 4.

Coaching career

Robinson joined the

organization as a baseball operations intern for the 2020 season. Robinson remained with the organization in 2021 as an outfield, baserunning, and bunting coordinator.

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