Derrick Robinson #26

Graduated from PK Yonge High School in Gainesville, FL, where as a junior he hit .359 with 48 stolen bases in leading his team to the state regional quarterfinals...that season was named Florida 2A second-team All-State...as a senior hit .488 with 42 steals and was named Florida 3A first-team All-State...prior to the 2006 draft was rated the fastest high school baserunner...at Perfect Game USA Camp ran the 60-yard dash in a record 6.19 seconds...declined a scholarship offer to play cornerback at the University of Florida.

2012

In his first season at Class AAA made 116 apps for KC's Omaha affiliate...made 104 apps in LF and 5 apps in CF...following the season became a free agent and on 12/20 was signed by the Reds to a minor league contract with an invitation to 2013 Major League spring training camp.

2011

Derrick spent his second consecutive season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. ... For the fourth season in a row, he led his league in stolen bases, swiping 55 in 70 attempts for the Naturals. ... Switch hitter batted .322 (37-for-115) against left-handed pitchers and .224 (68-for-304) against right-handers.

2010

Had a breakout offensive season playing the entire campaign with the Texas League Champion NW Arkansas Naturals...was a mid-season and postseason Texas League All-Star...Paced the circuit with 50 stolen bases, his third straight season leading his league in steals, while finishing tied for second in triples, third in hits, fourth in at bats, seventh in runs and tied for ninth in doubles...Competed for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League following the season, hitting .260 in 14 games.

2009

Led the Carolina League in stolen bases for the second straight season...his 69 thefts were the fifth-highest total in all of minor league baseball...Also led Carolina League in at bats while ranking tied for sixth in triples, tied for ninth in runs and hits.

2008

Spent the entire season with the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Class A Advanced Carolina League...hit .245 (122-for-497) in 124 games, with 22 doubles, eight triples, 34 RBIs, 62 stolen bases and 69 runs scored...led all Royals Minor Leaguers and the CL in stolen bases...ranked third in the league in triples and at-bats...had a season-high seven-game hitting streak April 29-May 4, with five multi-hit games, to bring his average to a season-high .287...went 2-for-5 with a double, a season-high three RBIs and a run scored May 3 vs. Winston-Salem...went 1-for-3 with two walks and a season-high four stolen bases June 27 vs. Salem...had three stolen bases July 5 against Myrtle Beach and did the same again July 20 vs. the Pelicans...stole two bases in game eight times...hit in seven consecutive games for the second time July 10-19...had 35 multi-hit games on the season.

2007

Spent the majority of his first year of full-season pro ball with the Burlington Bees of the Class A Midwest League (April 27-Aug. 30) before joining the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Class A Advanced Carolina League for three games (Sept. 1-3)...led all Royals Minor Leaguers in stolen bases and tied for third in the MWL...with the Bees, hit .243 (99-for-407) in 102 games, with 11 doubles, three triples, two home runs, 26 RBIs, 34 stolen bases and 49 runs scored...with the Blue Rocks, hit .385 (5-for-13), with one double, one stolen base and one run scored.

2006

Made his professional debut and spent the entire season with the (Rookie-level) Arizona League Royals (Surprise, Ariz.)...hit .233 (41-for-176) in 54 games, with six doubles, three triples, one home run, 24 RBIs, 20 stolen bases and 25 runs scored...ranked third in the league in stolen bases and games played...scored a season-high three runs June 24 vs. the AZL Athletics...hit a grand slam Aug. 08 vs. the Cubs.