Tyler Robertson

[William Malone]

Tyler Patrick Robertson was born on December 23, 1987 in Simi Valley, California.

The Minnesota Twins selected him in round three of the 2006 MLB Draft. He was a Florida State League (High-A) All-Star in 2008, but a shoulder injury in July ended his season early. Robertson was eventually converted to the bullpen. He went 10-3 with a 3.61 ERA and 16 saves for the New Britain Rock Cats (Double-A) in 2011.

Robertson began 2012 in Triple-A. Minnesota called him up in late June. He made his Major League debut on June 26th against the Chicago White Sox, striking out all three hitters he faced on 15 pitches. Robertson remained in the Twins bullpen for the rest of that season, going 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA and five holds across 40 relief appearances. He finished the year with a streak of five straight scoreless appearances.

The Twins included Robertson on their Opening Day roster in 2013. He registered a hold in his season debut on April 4th, but was optioned to Triple-A a day later. Minnesota designated him for assignment in June. The Washington National claimed him off of waivers. Robertson finished the year in the Nationals farm system, spending 2014 there as well. He never reached the Majors after leaving the Twins.

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