Track Record: The first big-dollar international signee of the Mike Hazen regime, Robinson rose quickly before legal issues stemming from an incident with a law-enforcement officer kept him off the field for three years. He returned to playing in May 2023 and showed flashes of the tremendous upside he once possessed. He hit .283/.352/.532 with 14 home runs in 65 games and rose to Double-A, but he also had a concerning 32% strikeout rate.
Scouting Report: Robinson strides forward with a leg kick ahead of a compact, powerful swing. He can drive balls to all fields with authority; his 90th percentile exit velocity of 105.8 mph ranked near the top of the system. He also controlled the zone well and carried a 10% walk rate, but his swing comes with big holes. He swung and missed at a 40% clip, including a highly alarming 34% in-zone whiff rate. Offspeed stuff gives him the most trouble. Once seen as a possible center fielder, he played primarily corner outfield in 2023, showing good range and athleticism. He remains an above-average runner with plus arm strength.
The Future: Robinson’s future does not appear as bright as it once did, but with all the rust he had to knock off, he might deserve slack for the deficiencies he showed in 2023. Still just 23, the 2024 season will be a decisive year in his development.
Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60
