The Yankees have designated outfielder Shane Robinson for assignment, per a report from YES Network’s Jack Curry. Presumably, the move was made to clear room on the roster for the recently-acquired Adeiny Hechavarria.
Somewhat of an unspectacular journeyman, Robinson has played a part-time outfielder role for the Cardinals, Twins, Angels and Yankees throughout the course of his ten-year MLB career. Overall, he’s been worth about half a win above replacement across 849 plate appearances at the game’s highest level; that performance includes a .221/.288/.292 batting line with seven home runs and 19 stolen bases.
The 33-year-old has managed a pathetic wRC+ of just 16 across the 2018 season, but his decent performance on the basepaths and good fielding measures have kept his fWAR rating at about replacement level. He’s also been tough to strike out, whiffing at just an 11.1% clip on the year. Robinson was drafted by the Cardinals back in 2006 and is currently playing on an MLB minimum contract.
Probably won’t see him again he’s done
“Pathetic” seems a little strong…
That’s what I was thinking
Agree. Stood out to me too.
Word choice has always stood out on MLBTR. Normally, it’s the opposite though. Too much praise for what seems to be marginal at best stats.
16 wRC+. Pathetic might be an understatement in that regard.
If the shoe fits….
Hey Nick. If he was a Met he would be pathetic.
Me too. The most “pathetic” MLB player still has a lot more service time than I do. I respect anyone playing pro ball, even rookie or A ball, they are getting paid (a lot or a pittance) to live out every little boy’s dream…
Kyle, Adeiny Hechavarria. ????
It’s Andrew McCutchen that was acquired..
They were both acquired, so
They also acquired Hechavarria prior to the 8/31 playoff roster deadline.
Somebody stopped paying attention to the transaction wire, looks like
….just to make room for Refsnyder……
Maybe him or fellow future HOF’er Blake Swihart can play SS for the Brewers.
Expand on his defense, Steve. It was the only thing Robinson knew how to do well:
+4 DRS in 148.2 Innings, +3.6 UZR, +37.4 UZR/150
He even wrote hitter spray charts on his arm, under his glove that he looked at in between batters! (I thought was cool)
Unfortunately, Robinson could not hit his own weight as OF.
Kyle* not Steve woops.
Every OF has a little paper pocket scrap of where to stand for hitters. He’s not the only one. He’s garbage and flubbed a play in LF while overthrowing a few bases despite his elite range and arm. Dude is garbage. Good riddance.
End of an era…
“Pathetic” is quite unkind. Howsabout “underwhelming?”
Everyone giving Kyle a hard time for his use of “Pathetic”…
I would have used “anemic”, Kyle! That one is my personal favorite; it never disappoints. 😉
Then we all wish anemia on you.