Kramer Robertson
Kramer Reid Robertson (born September 20, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022. Before his professional career, Robertson attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and played college baseball for the LSU Tigers.
| Kramer Robertson | |
|---|---|
Robertson with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023 | |
| Free agent | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: September 20, 1994 Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 10, 2022, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
Early life edit
Robertson was born in Ruston, Louisiana. He moved to Waco in 2000.[1] His mother, Kim Mulkey, played college basketball for Louisiana Tech University and the United States women's national basketball team and is the head coach for LSU's women's basketball team. His father, Randy, played college football for Louisiana Tech.[2]
Amateur career edit
Robertson attended Midway High School in Waco, Texas. He starred in baseball, football, and basketball at Midway.[1] As a senior, he batted .425 with five home runs. After graduating, he enrolled at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played college baseball for the LSU Tigers.[3]
Robertson started 30 games at second base as a freshman, but batted .200 with one home run and 20 RBIs. He batted .232 as a sophomore.[2] In 2014 and 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named a league all-star in 2014.[4][5][6] During his junior year, he moved to shortstop. He batted .324 with two home runs, 39 RBIs, 20 doubles, and 14 stolen bases as a junior in 2016, and was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team and Collegiate Baseball's All-American team.[1][7] The Cleveland Indians selected Robertson in the 32nd round of the 2016 MLB draft, but he did not sign, turning down a $250,000 signing bonus so that he could return to LSU for his senior year.[8][9] As a senior, he batted .307 with eight home runs, 43 RBIs, 18 doubles, and 85 runs scored.
Professional career edit
St. Louis Cardinals edit
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Robertson in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB draft.[10] He signed with the Cardinals,[11] and made his professional debut for the Peoria Chiefs.[12] He spent the whole season with Peoria, batting .270 with three home runs, 13 RBIs, and ten stolen bases in 54 games.[13] Robertson spent 2018 with the Palm Beach Cardinals where he compiled a .252 batting average with two home runs, 37 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases in 121 games.
Robertson began the 2019 season with the Springfield Cardinals,[14] and also spent time with the Memphis Redbirds. Over 123 games between the two clubs, he slashed .231/.360/.365 with 11 home runs, 51 RBI, and 14 stolen bases.[15] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Glendale Desert Dogs following the season.[16] Robertson did not play in a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] Robertson played for Memphis in 2021[18] and began the season with Memphis in 2022.[19]
On May 10, 2022, the Cardinals promoted Robertson to the major leagues.[20] He made his MLB debut that night as a pinch runner.[21] In his second and final game in the majors that year he hit an RBI groundout. He was designated for assignment on June 3, following the promotion of Zack Thompson.[22]
Atlanta Braves edit
On June 5, Robertson was claimed off of waivers by the Atlanta Braves. He was then optioned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.[23]
New York Mets edit
The New York Mets claimed Robertson off of waivers from the Braves on June 27, 2022.[24] Robertson was designated for assignment by the Mets on August 3.
St. Louis Cardinals (second stint) edit
On August 5, 2022, the St. Louis Cardinals claimed Robertson off of waivers from the Mets.[25] He was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds on November 1.[26]
Robertson spent the 2023 season with Triple–A Memphis, playing in 121 games and hitting .205/.356/.262 with 3 home runs, 37 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. On October 13, 2023, Robertson was released by the Cardinals organization.[27]
Personal life edit
Robertson’s mother is Kim Mulkey, current head coach of the LSU women’s basketball team. He has an older sister, Makenzie, who played college basketball at Baylor.[2][10]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Loved or hated, Kramer Robertson and his intensity lead LSU into the 2017 season". NOLA.com. February 16, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ a b c BRICE CHERRY bcherry@wacotrib.com (March 1, 2017). "Former Midway star Kramer Robertson happy to be an LSU Tiger | Baylor Baseball". wacotrib.com. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "'She's the only person I hear': LSU's Kramer Robertson, Kim Mulkey spend Mother's Day the only way they know how | LSU". theadvocate.com. May 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "#6 Kramer Robertson - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "#3 Kramer Robertson - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "CCBL All-Star Teams Announced". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ Sammon, Will (June 2, 2016). "Mainieri is not LSU SS Kramer Robertson's only coach | USA TODAY Sports". USA Today. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "LSU's Kramer Robertson wants to change his cell phone picture ASAP". Theadvertiser.com. June 10, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "LSU SS Kramer Robertson picked by St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB Draft". NOLA.com. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ a b Timmermann, Tom (June 15, 2017). "Cards' draft pick Robertson has championship roots | St. Louis Cardinals". stltoday.com. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "LSU's Kramer Robertson signs contract with Cardinals | Central Texas Baseball". wacotrib.com. June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "Kramer Robertson homers twice in fifth professional baseball game". July 13, 2017.
- ^ "Kramer Robertson Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "New coaching staff highlights 2019 Springfield Cardinals". April 2, 2019.
- ^ "Midway alumnus Kramer Robertson talks time with Cardinals' major league camp, baseball moving forward". kcentv.com. May 25, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ^ "Cards notebook: Reyes set to test arm; Robinson released; Carlson picked for AFL". August 29, 2019.
- ^ Conine, Chad (July 2020). "Midway alum Robertson's 2020 season in limbo after minor-league baseball cancellation". WacoTrib.com.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (October 6, 2021). "Former LSU SS Kramer Robertson named to St. Louis Cardinals postseason travel squad". The Advocate.
- ^ "Cardinals announce 2022 Opening Day rosters for top four Minor League affiliate clubs". MLB.com.
- ^ "Former LSU star Kramer Robertson, son of Kim Mulkey, has been called up to the majors | LSU | theadvocate.com". www.theadvocate.com.
- ^ "Midway grad Kramer Robertson makes MLB debut Tuesday". Kcentv.com.
- ^ Denton, John (June 3, 2022). "Thompson promoted to Cards, given revered No. 57". MLB.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Toscano, Justin (June 5, 2022). "Braves' bullpen showing depth and versatility". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "Mets move Megill to 60-day IL, claim Robertson from Braves - TSN.ca". June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Cardinals Claim Kramer Robertson". MLB Trade Rumors. August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Cardinals' Kramer Robertson: Loses spot on 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- LSU Tigers bio