Four months ago, the idea that Clint Robinson would become a fixture on a major league roster was improbable at best.
Now, after spending the better part of eight years toiling in the minors, Robinson is playing out his rookie season with the Washington Nationals at 30 years old.
“It’s been a little different than what I expected,” said Robinson, who, as the clean-up hitter, went 2-for-3 on Thursday in the Nationals' 7-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. “With all the injuries that we’ve had to begin the year, I’ve definitely gotten more of an opportunity than I bargained for.