When Robinson Chirinos had to leave Sunday’s Rangers’ game against the Rays, Jonathan Lucroy was there to take over in the fifth inning.
If Lucroy was forced to leave the game, the emergency catcher would have been Drew Robinson. Never mind that the last time Robinson did any catching was a bullpen stint for Chi Chi Gonzalez while they were both at Class A Myrtle Beach.
Robinson’s versatility has been a boon for the Rangers. The outfielder-turned-infielder-turned utility man started in center field for the first time in the majors Wednesday night, making it the fourth position he has started at with the Rangers.