| IP | 36.0 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.25 |
| WHIP | 1.420 |
| BB/9 | 6.5 |
| SO/9 | 9.5 |
- Full name Nicholas Parker Robertson
- Born 07/16/1998 in Roanoke, VA
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 265 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School James Madison
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Drafted in the 7th round (221st overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019 (signed for $177,500).
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Robertson is a big, 6-foot-6, 265-pound righthander who works with a four-pitch mix, including a fastball that tops out at 96 mph. He has a curveball with 12-to-6 movement and hard downward tilt and an average slider. Robertson doesn't have good command of his secondaries at the moment, dominating mostly with his fastball and is strictly a reliever profile. Robertson missed the 2017 season with injury, but has dominated in two seasons since, including a 1.01 ERA this spring, with 54 strikeouts and 11 walks through 35.2 innings of work.
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BA Grade: 40/Medium
Track Record: Robertson had a whirlwind few months to end 2023. After being left off the Dodgers’ 40-man roster and exposed to the 2022 Rule 5 draft, Robertson pitched his way onto the 40-man in 2023. He was then shipped to the Red Sox for Enrique Hernandez a week before the 2023 trade deadline. Robertson spent the remainder of the season moving back and forth between Triple-A Worcester and Boston and had three stints with the Red Sox. On Dec. 8, Robertson was one of the players traded to the Cardinals for outfielder Tyler O’Neill.
Scouting Report: An imposing righthanded reliever, Robertson mixes a fastball, slider and changeup. Robertson’s four-seam fastball sits 95-96 mph and touches 97, and misses bats when located at the top of the zone. His best secondary is an upper-80s changeup with heavy tumble and fade. He shows remarkable feel for the pitch despite its dynamic movement and generates whiffs in and out of the zone with it. Robertson’s breaking ball is a mid-80s sweeper slider that generates few whiffs but lots of bad contact. Robertson shows strong command for his entire arsenal and is a candidate for the opening day bullpen.
The Future: Robertson is a middle reliever with a powerful three pitch mix and solid command.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50
Scouting Reports
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Robertson jumped to Double-A and has impressed as Tulsa's closer. He floods the strike zone with mid-90s fastballs, has a slider that handles righties and a changeup that handles lefties. His stuff and aggressive mentality are befitting of a high-leverage reliever, and he's not far off from his major league debut.
Career Transactions
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RHP Nick Robertson assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
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Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Nick Robertson to a minor league contract.
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Sugar Land Space Cowboys released RHP Nick Robertson.
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Houston Astros sent RHP Nick Robertson outright to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
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Houston Astros designated RHP Nick Robertson for assignment.
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RHP Nick Robertson assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
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Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Nick Robertson to Houston Astros for RHP Edinson Batista.
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RHP Nick Robertson roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
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Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Nick Robertson for assignment.
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Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Nick Robertson.
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Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Nick Robertson to Buffalo Bisons.
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RHP Nick Robertson changed number to 33.
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Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Nick Robertson from Buffalo Bisons.
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Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Nick Robertson.
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Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Nick Robertson.
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RHP Nick Robertson assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
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Toronto Blue Jays claimed RHP Nick Robertson off waivers from Los Angeles Angels.
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Los Angeles Angels designated RHP Nick Robertson for assignment.
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RHP Nick Robertson assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
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RHP Nick Robertson assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
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Salt Lake Bees activated RHP Nick Robertson.
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Los Angeles Angels claimed RHP Nick Robertson off waivers from St. Louis Cardinals.
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St. Louis Cardinals designated RHP Nick Robertson for assignment.
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St. Louis Cardinals optioned RHP Nick Robertson to Memphis Redbirds.
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St. Louis Cardinals activated RHP Nick Robertson from the 15-day injured list.
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St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Nick Robertson on a rehab assignment to Memphis Redbirds.
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St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Nick Robertson on a rehab assignment to Memphis Redbirds.
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St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Nick Robertson on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 23, 2024. Right elbow inflammation.
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St. Louis Cardinals recalled RHP Nick Robertson from Memphis Redbirds.
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Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Nick Robertson from Worcester Red Sox.
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Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Nick Robertson from Worcester Red Sox.
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RHP Nick Robertson assigned to Worcester Red Sox.
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Boston Red Sox traded CF Enrique Hernández to Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Nick Robertson and RHP Justin Hagenman.
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Boston Red Sox traded CF Enrique Hernández to Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Nick Robertson and RHP Justin Hagenman.
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Oklahoma City Dodgers activated RHP Nick Robertson.
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Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Nick Robertson to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Nick Robertson to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Nick Robertson from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Nick Robertson from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
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Oklahoma City Dodgers activated RHP Nick Robertson.
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Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of RHP Nick Robertson from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of RHP Nick Robertson from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers invited non-roster RHP Nick Robertson to spring training.
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RHP Nick Robertson roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.