About Craig Robinson
Born 1948. Craig Robinson is an American baseball player.
Craig George Robinson (born August 21, 1948) is an American former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Philadelphia Phillies (-), Atlanta Braves (-, -), and San Francisco Giants (-). He batted and threw right-handed.
Robinson was drafted by the Phillies in the 11th round of the 1970 amateur draft. He played 3 seasons in the Minor Leagues before making his Major League debut as a pinch runner at Veterans Stadium on September 9, 1972. He was traded along with Barry Lersch from the Phillies to the Braves for Ron Schueler at the Winter Meetings on December 3, 1973. A career .219 hitter, Robinson started regularly only once, playing 145 games for the 1974 Atlanta Braves.
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Who is Craig Robinson?
American baseball player
When was Craig Robinson born?
Craig Robinson was born on 21 August 1948.
What is Craig Robinson's occupation?
Craig Robinson is a baseball player.
What nationality is Craig Robinson?
Craig Robinson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Craig Robinson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Craig Robinson. https://biography.guide/craig-robinson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Craig Robinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/craig-robinson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Craig Robinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/craig-robinson-baseball-player/.
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