| Daniel Robertson | |
| Position: | Outfielder |
| Birth Date: | 30 September 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Fontana, California, U.S. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | April 29 |
| Debutyear: | 2014 |
| Debutteam: | Texas Rangers |
| Finalleague: | MLB |
| Finaldate: | June 25 |
| Finalyear: | 2017 |
| Finalteam: | Cleveland Indians |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Stat1label: | Batting average |
| Stat1value: | .262 |
| Stat2label: | Home runs |
| Stat2value: | 1 |
| Stat3label: | Runs batted in |
| Stat3value: | 36 |
| Teams: | |
Daniel Roger Robertson (born September 30, 1985) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners, and Cleveland Indians. Robertson currently serves as bench coach of the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.
Robertson was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 33rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Oregon State University.[1]
On April 23, 2014, Robertson was acquired by the Texas Rangers through a trade with the Padres, and called up to the majors the same day.[2]
Robertson was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a player to be named later on November 20, 2014.[3]
Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on November 6, 2015, and designated for assignment by them on December 18.
On November 23, 2016, Robertson signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians that included an invitation to spring training.[4] After beginning the 2017 season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, Robertson's contract was purchased by the Indians on May 14.[5] He was designated for assignment on August 10, 2017, to make room for Jay Bruce on the 40-man roster [6] and was released the same day after clearing waivers. The Indians re-signed Robertson to a minor league contract on August 15, 2017. He was released on August 28, 2017.[7]
Robertson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on February 14, 2018.[8] He was released by the organization on August 3, 2018.
On August 14, 2018, Robertson signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.
On February 15, 2019, Robertson signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association. He was released on June 1, 2019.
On June 17, 2019, Robertson signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Robertson was released on March 6, 2020. In the off-season, Robertson had accepted a coaching post at his alma mater, Oregon State University.
On January 13, 2022, the Cleveland Guardians announced Robertson had been hired as bench coach of the Lynchburg Hillcats, the Guardians' Single-A affiliate, for the 2022 season.[9] Robertson was promoted to bench coach of the Double-A Akron RubberDucks on February 7, 2023. On January 24, 2024, Robertson was named bench coach of the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.