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Daniel Ray Robertson (born March 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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- Daniel robertson prospect video ss stockton ports oakland athletics affiliate
- Daniel robertson ss oakland athletics infield mechanics slowmomechanics moorebaseball
- Career
- Minor Leagues
- Tampa Bay Rays
- References
Daniel robertson ss oakland athletics infield mechanics slowmomechanics moorebaseball
Career
Robertson attended Upland High School in Upland, California. As a senior, he hit .560 with six home runs and 41 runs batted in (RBI).
Minor Leagues
Robertson was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut that season for the Arizona League Athletics and also played for the Vermont Lake Monsters that season. He finished the year at .241/.330/.400 with five home runs over 55 games. In 2013, he played for the Beloit Snappers. In 101 games, he hit .277/.353/.401 and nine home runs. Robertson played for the Stockton Ports in 2014.
Tampa Bay Rays
On January 10, 2015, Robertson was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays with John Jaso and Boog Powell in exchange for Yunel Escobar and Ben Zobrist. He attended major league spring training in 2015. The Rays added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.
Robertson made the Rays' opening day roster out of spring training, Kevin Cash stated that he was chosen due to his defensive capabilities, specifically at shortstop. On June 27, Robertson was optioned down to AAA Durham to make a place for newly acquired Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, but his option was voided and he was placed on the 10-Day DL with Neck Spasms. He was slashing .224/.314/.365 with 5 home runs in 58 games On August 4th, Robertson was activated off the DL
