• Full name David Alan Robertson
  • Born 04/09/1985 in Birmingham, AL
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Alabama
  • Debut 06/29/2008
  • Drafted in the 17th round (524th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2006 (signed for $200,000).
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    David Robertson followed a successful freshman season in 2005 with a 3-3, 2.76 campaign this season. A draft-eligible sophomore, Robertson is likely to fill the same role his brother Connor did in pro ball. Connor was a member of Birmingham-Southern's NAIA national title team in 2001 before being drafted by the Athletics. David is undersized, with a quick arm and clean delivery. He has been up to 95 mph, with a slider that sits around 81-83 mph. He will cut his fastball in any count. His command needs to improve, as does his approach. He has a tendency to nibble on the corners, while other times he'll go right after hitters. He's drawn comparisons to Blue Jays reliever Jason Frasor and profiles as a set-up man.

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  • Rated Best Reliever in the International League in 2008

Career Transactions

  • Miami Marlins activated RHP David Robertson.
  • Miami Marlins reassigned RHP David Robertson to the minor leagues.
  • New York Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.
  • New York Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.

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