Winnipeg Goldeyes sign Robson

Windsor Selects and Junior National Team alum Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.) has signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes

April 24, 2025

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MAN. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed outfielder Jacob Robson.

Robson (Windsor, Ont.) appeared in four games for the Detroit Tigers in August 2021.

Robson was a member of the Canadian National Team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.

A left-handed bat, Robson returns to the American Association after spending the 2024 campaign with Gastonia of the Atlantic League, where he hit .277, with eight home runs and 27 runs batted in over 42 contests.

The 30-year-old was a member of the Kansas City Monarchs in 2022 and 2023, combining for a .262 batting average, 19 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases.

Robson was first selected by the San Diego Padres in the 30th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball June Draft out of Vincent Massey Secondary School (Windsor, Ont.). He opted to attend college and was subsequently chosen by the Tigers in the eighth round in 2016 out of Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, Miss.).

In 552 games in the affiliated minor leagues – including 300 at the triple-A level – Robson compiled a .283 batting average, with 34 home runs, 210 RBIs, and 111 steals.

He has also played several seasons in the Australian Baseball League.

“We’re very excited to acquire Jacob. He will be a huge addition to our lineup and has a ton of affiliated experience including a stint in the big leagues,” said manager Logan Watkins. “I think he will bring a lot to the table and our fans will love to see another Canadian join the roster.”

Robson becomes the seventh Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining RHPs Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.), Trevor Brigden (North York, Ont.), Tylor Jans (St. Albert, Alta.), Landon Leach (Toronto, Ont.), Will Sierra (Montréal, Qué.), and INF Matthew Warkentin (Windsor, Ont.).

Winnipeg now has 27 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26.