@@gabrielmichael04 I don’t know man. For me, it was my friend who broke me the news only a minute after it dropped, but I saw videos or headlines shortly after saying what happened
Part of the reason why is because he isn't one of those guys that is "the closer" wherever he goes. Saves are what gets relievers public recognition, and the last time he spent a full year as a teams closer was 2016. Robertson, Steve Cishek, Joaquin Benoit, and Tony Watson all had the same issue. Teams seem mostly pretty averse to having older pitchers as closers if they weren't already a closer the years prior.
I knew David when I was a clubbie for Trenton Thunder back when he was in AA in 2008. He was one of the nicest guys on the team. And we used to eat soup from the crockpot and do sudoku puzzles together and he was so humble and down to earth.
Back in 2009 I was a young yankee fan witnessing the first and only (so far) yankee world series win. My favorite player was David Robertson specifically because he was just as good as Mariano in my eyes but not the classic basic player everyone said was their favorite. I was devastated when he left in 2016. In 2019 I started my time at, coincidentally, the university of Alabama, my first purchase was a David Robertson Bama Baseball Shirt. In 2020 when he was attempting to make his comeback, he threw a session at Sewell Thomas Stadium at the university with scouts in attendance so naturally, I attempted to get in and watch it. The closest I could see was from the student section hill in right field. After the session I tried to see if I could find him after, but I couldn't. The best thing I got was him pointing me out in right field wearing his jersey. Was one of the coolest moments of my life, he is a hall of famer in my eyes and I will always have a fantastic view of not only him as a player but as a person as well
Glad to see D-Rob get some well deserved recognition. As a Yankee fan he was as solid as they come and just a lovable dude altogether. Absolutely hate that we let go of him twice. One of the most solid and dependable relievers of the past 15 years with amazing longevity
As a die hard Yankee fan who followed the prospect blogs. RIP River Ave Blues. David "Houdini" Robertson was always the man you wanted in a bases loaded no puts jam. Random video idea. The 2006 Yankees draft class. So many great pitchers, stories and primes. Ian Kennedy, Joba Chamberlain, Dellin Betances, Mark Melancon and 17th round pick David Robertson.
I remember watching David Robertson pitch for the Cubs and being genuinely confused as to how I had never heard of the guy for how consistently great of a reliever he was
He took over the closer role in 2014 after Mariano retired and was damn near perfect that year. We foolishly let him go and I was surpised he didn't become a stronghold as a closer anywhere else
I was just thinking about Robertson and his contributions to the Yankees the other day. Dude has been great for a longtime yet been a name that's remained under the radar for the most part
dude i LOVED David Robertson on the white sox. he gave us a real reliable closer after struggling with Addison Reed and his unbelievable ability to give me a heart attack anytime he got to a 2-0 count
For over this 15-year period, I've been struggling to consistently keep a job! I can't even use Covid-19 as an excuse anymore! As a Yankee fan, I'm grateful for his services to us where it all began and wish him and his family the best of luck especially when it's all over.
Dude's been paid $110,000,000 over his career. If he's even just a little bit upset over not getting recognition, well, .... god bless his little heart.
@@nich558 I was just going by what Baseball-Reference listed. Just checked and it now has him at $105 million. Also, I wasn't saying David Robertson was upset. I was just addressing the tone the OP started the video with. Not criticizing the OP, just trying to be funny. I'm sure DR is entirely happy and feels blessed. He has had an awesome career that millions can only dream of.
His 2011 was legendary. I wish the Yankees held onto him after 2014. One of my favorites to watch his whole career. Hope he continues to make his HOF case Edit: I was campaigning HARD for the Yankees to go after him at the trade deadline this year
I remember using this guy as my setup man for Mo all the way back in MLB 11. Yeah, that old. Never let me down. Glad his career has been much of the same.
David gave me a ball in Detroit when he played for Chicago wayyyyy back in the day. I’ve been a fan ever since, too nice of a dude with too much talent to not like him
I've known how great he was since I saw him for the first time when I was a kid when he was pitching for the Yankees. Dude is and has always been ridiculous
D-Rob being surrounded by guys like Mariano, Jeter, Posada and Petitte in his young career early on I think really shaped his career in terms of professionalism and consistency.
For what it’s worth, when I try to think of relievers who have been consistent performers, and are not dominant closers, he’s like *the* guy I think of. One of the best non-closers bullpen arms of our time
Back then, I was surprised the Yankees didn’t resign him after 2014. Hope the Mariners sign him to a 1 yr deal, could help with a veteran presence. Especially in the latter innings.
I think he only doesn't get talked about a lot by people who are casual fans or complete homers for their team. I think people who are just big baseball fans are well aware of how good he's been. Which for a reliever in today's world of a million no name relievers rotating through bullpens is pretty good
I played DiamondMind/Simnasium . . . a baseball simulation game, and David Robertson is/was highly valued. Not a super-star closer, but just as good statistically as per the video.
Rewriting my Cubs All-Time Roster bullpen: Lee Smith, Craig Kimbrel, Ted Abernathy, Aroldis Chapman, Bruce Sutter and David Robertson. Maybe Yu Darvish as my swingman.
I'm not saying he learned the cutter from Mariano Rivera, but I'm also not saying he didn't. On all seriousness super interesting career and honestly if he can have 3 or 4 more seasons of good production I think he has a real shot at being an HOF, in big part because the later he delay his retirement and give more time for old Baseball Writers of America to retire the higher his chances of joining, because even now he may already be a pretty interesting case.
Baseball HOF is so so unforgiving but if Kimbrel gets in then Robertson definitely should. You have to give love to the other guys in the pen that aren’t closers.
Consultancy never gets as much love. The breakout guys and guys who have an insane season get talked and paid more from their 1 breakout season more often 💔❤️😕
Nolan Ryan played 27 years without winning a Cy Young even though he led in the big 3 categories numerous times. A guy that threw 7 no-no’s, has 300 wins and owns the career K record(which will NEVER be broken) doesnt have a Cy Young. Let that sink in….
I knew he was great back in 2009, but I’m also a Yankees fan. Yes, it is difficult to come out of Mariano’s shadow, but David forged his own path and that is what matters.
It's a pretty quintessential example of closers bias. In terms of his career footprint he's very close to the elite closers of this generation in Kimbril, Janson, and Chapman. All of them seem pretty likely to make the hall of fame, or at the very least get close, I doubt that Robertson will even crack 5% to stay on the ballet :/. Worst part is it's not even is fault that he doesn't have saves, he spent over 430 innings, that's half of his career, pitching behind either the hardest throwing player ever, or the GOAT.
I don't see the case for him not being noticed. He probably deserved to be an all star more than once but that's the reliever's plight. For a guy at that position that's been on 8 different teams I'd say he's more recognized than you'd expect. Give the guy his flowers--they are certainly deserved--but "nobody notices" is some clickbait nonsense.
Players who are consistently good never get the credit that the guys who go from great to meh to great to bad do. Like Eddie Murray. Every year around .300 and 30 HR for a decade and a half. Barely anyone remembers him.
Irrelevant, players who play 20 years will always make a lot of money its just another counting stat. Especially since he negotiates short term deals so his market value constantly updates to follow the upward trend of salaries. The idea that one of the best pitchers in the history of relievers is not being appreciated as such has nothing to do with money. If that were true, contract value above average would be a hall of fame consideration.
Juan Soto is a Met btw
is this true?
@@gabrielmichael04yes. 15 years and 765 Million Dollars
@@Strattbatt what how did i not hear about this
@@gabrielmichael04 I don’t know man. For me, it was my friend who broke me the news only a minute after it dropped, but I saw videos or headlines shortly after saying what happened
4 losing a WS 2 a team dat lost da round B4
David Robertson is genuinely one of the best relievers ever. Guy is one of the most consistently talented pitchers in the game.
He's been so unbelievably consistent it's truly a shame he doesn't get talked about more. But that's the life of a relief pitcher.
Part of the reason why is because he isn't one of those guys that is "the closer" wherever he goes. Saves are what gets relievers public recognition, and the last time he spent a full year as a teams closer was 2016. Robertson, Steve Cishek, Joaquin Benoit, and Tony Watson all had the same issue. Teams seem mostly pretty averse to having older pitchers as closers if they weren't already a closer the years prior.
I knew David when I was a clubbie for Trenton Thunder back when he was in AA in 2008. He was one of the nicest guys on the team. And we used to eat soup from the crockpot and do sudoku puzzles together and he was so humble and down to earth.
😂
He used to give me reach arounds at the crocka pot
@@CSDonohue11 very considerate of him.
Back in 2009 I was a young yankee fan witnessing the first and only (so far) yankee world series win. My favorite player was David Robertson specifically because he was just as good as Mariano in my eyes but not the classic basic player everyone said was their favorite. I was devastated when he left in 2016. In 2019 I started my time at, coincidentally, the university of Alabama, my first purchase was a David Robertson Bama Baseball Shirt. In 2020 when he was attempting to make his comeback, he threw a session at Sewell Thomas Stadium at the university with scouts in attendance so naturally, I attempted to get in and watch it. The closest I could see was from the student section hill in right field. After the session I tried to see if I could find him after, but I couldn't. The best thing I got was him pointing me out in right field wearing his jersey. Was one of the coolest moments of my life, he is a hall of famer in my eyes and I will always have a fantastic view of not only him as a player but as a person as well
Same here I was 7 when they first won it . Always loved Drob and I was ecstatic when we got him back in 2017 from the White Sox
D-Rob + Yates finishing out games for the Rangers was so much fun to watch this year.
Glad to see D-Rob get some well deserved recognition. As a Yankee fan he was as solid as they come and just a lovable dude altogether. Absolutely hate that we let go of him twice. One of the most solid and dependable relievers of the past 15 years with amazing longevity
He's been consistent his whole career. I remember when he pitched with the Yankees
As a die hard Yankee fan who followed the prospect blogs. RIP River Ave Blues. David "Houdini" Robertson was always the man you wanted in a bases loaded no puts jam.
Random video idea. The 2006 Yankees draft class. So many great pitchers, stories and primes.
Ian Kennedy, Joba Chamberlain, Dellin Betances, Mark Melancon and 17th round pick David Robertson.
Loved seeing 15 years of his highlights. Thanks
I remember watching David Robertson pitch for the Cubs and being genuinely confused as to how I had never heard of the guy for how consistently great of a reliever he was
He took over the closer role in 2014 after Mariano retired and was damn near perfect that year. We foolishly let him go and I was surpised he didn't become a stronghold as a closer anywhere else
Rebuilding teams love him, contenders adore him.
I was just thinking about Robertson and his contributions to the Yankees the other day. Dude has been great for a longtime yet been a name that's remained under the radar for the most part
I love David Robertson's career and longevity. I'm happy to see him still thriving.
Man, I love D-Rob. We got him for two short stints in Philly (less than thirty combined innings), but what a great ball player
dude i LOVED David Robertson on the white sox. he gave us a real reliable closer after struggling with Addison Reed and his unbelievable ability to give me a heart attack anytime he got to a 2-0 count
For over this 15-year period, I've been struggling to consistently keep a job! I can't even use Covid-19 as an excuse anymore! As a Yankee fan, I'm grateful for his services to us where it all began and wish him and his family the best of luck especially when it's all over.
I loved that you mentioned him striking out the dodgers mvp's that was probably my favorite part of the rangers season last year
Dude's been paid $110,000,000 over his career. If he's even just a little bit upset over not getting recognition, well, .... god bless his little heart.
He’s made 93 million, and absolutely nobody said that he’s upset 🤦♂️
@@nich558 I was just going by what Baseball-Reference listed. Just checked and it now has him at $105 million.
Also, I wasn't saying David Robertson was upset. I was just addressing the tone the OP started the video with. Not criticizing the OP, just trying to be funny.
I'm sure DR is entirely happy and feels blessed. He has had an awesome career that millions can only dream of.
His 2011 was legendary. I wish the Yankees held onto him after 2014. One of my favorites to watch his whole career. Hope he continues to make his HOF case
Edit: I was campaigning HARD for the Yankees to go after him at the trade deadline this year
I never knew how much he looked liked NY Met great 3B David Wright. Great video & big props to D-Rob!!
Everyone forgot he existed as soon as he went to the White Sox
It's a malady that afflicts many. Signed, a White Sox fan.
The black uniform represents the black hole the players fall into when they enter the abyss of Southside baseball
@@soapsatellitereminds of seeing griffey in a cws uniform, my mind cant process it but my eyes see it
@@slanda2262 manny Ramirez… andruw jones…
Most underrated reliever of all time
Very well could be
I would take Billy Wagner but I’m also not a Yankee fan 😅
@@poindextertunesBilly Wagner has been getting some much deserved attention recently so I wouldn’t choose him.
I remember using this guy as my setup man for Mo all the way back in MLB 11. Yeah, that old. Never let me down. Glad his career has been much of the same.
I’ve been a proud DRob-knower since about 2016. Glad he’s getting some shine here
Bro used to load the bases in the ninth but then strike everyone out. Glad he’s still doing the same thing
David gave me a ball in Detroit when he played for Chicago wayyyyy back in the day. I’ve been a fan ever since, too nice of a dude with too much talent to not like him
This man is such an amazing pitcher and its great he’s finally getting recognized
I've known how great he was since I saw him for the first time when I was a kid when he was pitching for the Yankees. Dude is and has always been ridiculous
D-Rob being surrounded by guys like Mariano, Jeter, Posada and Petitte in his young career early on I think really shaped his career in terms of professionalism and consistency.
We rangers fans appreciate him 😭 wish we could have game him another postseason run
It is insane how remarkably consistent he has been his entire career and I feel like he’s always on a contending team pitching big time innings.
For what it’s worth, when I try to think of relievers who have been consistent performers, and are not dominant closers, he’s like *the* guy I think of. One of the best non-closers bullpen arms of our time
He’s been a closer for the majority of his career though
i think that last clip against the dodgers deserves a hof ballot😂
I’m still convinced the Yankees WS win in 2009 is a Mandela effect. I have absolutely zero memory of it whatsoever
Back then, I was surprised the Yankees didn’t resign him after 2014. Hope the Mariners sign him to a 1 yr deal, could help with a veteran presence. Especially in the latter innings.
Great video. This is why I am subscribed. Keep it up with the quality content 🙂
David Robertson was and is awesome
I think he only doesn't get talked about a lot by people who are casual fans or complete homers for their team. I think people who are just big baseball fans are well aware of how good he's been. Which for a reliever in today's world of a million no name relievers rotating through bullpens is pretty good
Great video. Loved him as a Yankee.
Definition of 'Unsung Hero'
i remember using him in mlb 9 innings
Great video. Not even into baseball, but hella interesting.
Glad to see a Drob video
Black Ops 3 multiplayer music to start this video was not on my bingo card.
I'm proud to have such a legend as the Dodgers' manager.
Shout out my roommate Gabriel for once again editing this video
David Robertson: Not just a hero to those who do the immaculate grid.
amazing ending! great video
I played DiamondMind/Simnasium . . . a baseball simulation game, and David Robertson is/was highly valued. Not a super-star closer, but just as good statistically as per the video.
Cubs legend
Rewriting my Cubs All-Time Roster bullpen: Lee Smith, Craig Kimbrel, Ted Abernathy, Aroldis Chapman, Bruce Sutter and David Robertson. Maybe Yu Darvish as my swingman.
I'm not saying he learned the cutter from Mariano Rivera, but I'm also not saying he didn't. On all seriousness super interesting career and honestly if he can have 3 or 4 more seasons of good production I think he has a real shot at being an HOF, in big part because the later he delay his retirement and give more time for old Baseball Writers of America to retire the higher his chances of joining, because even now he may already be a pretty interesting case.
Baseball HOF is so so unforgiving but if Kimbrel gets in then Robertson definitely should. You have to give love to the other guys in the pen that aren’t closers.
Marlin legend ❤❤❤
I love D-Rob! He should've been a Yankee for life.
DRob is the highlight of my 2022 Phillies, if he isn’t in the hall we riot
Consultancy never gets as much love. The breakout guys and guys who have an insane season get talked and paid more from their 1 breakout season more often 💔❤️😕
Yankee fans adore him to this day.
Belongs in the HOF
Never over powered you. He always escaped trouble.
8:57 John Stockton did not have an agent.
Tedy Bruschi too.
Lamar jackson as well, unless you count his mom I guess?
Nolan Ryan played 27 years without winning a Cy Young even though he led in the big 3 categories numerous times. A guy that threw 7 no-no’s, has 300 wins and owns the career K record(which will NEVER be broken) doesnt have a Cy Young. Let that sink in….
Two of those no-no’s were IN THE SAME SEASON! The Padres only have two in franchise history and Ryan threw two within sixty days of each other
Literally every time I start a new franchise in MLB the show 21 D-Rob is a free agent and I always pick him up no matter what…
Thank for this video
HCBB clips randomly popping up during these videos will never not send me LMFAO
HCBB mentioned
@@Joshuuah hai josh !
@@Joshuuah omg hai josh ! (S11)
He might have the best curveball of any relief pitcher in the last two decades
That Cod music made an eyebrow raise 😂
8:44 - Ray Allen, John Stockton didn't have an Agent in the NBA.
I do not like how close these "look how old this guy is!" videos are getting to my current age
I knew he was great back in 2009, but I’m also a Yankees fan. Yes, it is difficult to come out of Mariano’s shadow, but David forged his own path and that is what matters.
Love the Black Ops 3 background music
Of course it would be the Rays who gave him a chance after the Olympics. Who else would it be
I remember being irritated whenever Girardi would pull Robertson after a batter or two in the '09 playoffs. Glad to hear it wasn't just me
14:24 the dbz music 🙏🏻
It's a pretty quintessential example of closers bias. In terms of his career footprint he's very close to the elite closers of this generation in Kimbril, Janson, and Chapman. All of them seem pretty likely to make the hall of fame, or at the very least get close, I doubt that Robertson will even crack 5% to stay on the ballet :/. Worst part is it's not even is fault that he doesn't have saves, he spent over 430 innings, that's half of his career, pitching behind either the hardest throwing player ever, or the GOAT.
michael taylor the centerfield is his own agent too
17:12 Oof
That was FOUL
“Gandalf? Yes…that is what they used to call me. Gandalf the great. That was my name.”
“I am Gandalf the white”
Do we see a correlation for a HOF career= consistency+production+ longevity=HOF career
Was not expecting hcbb to be here
8:57 Russell Okung
Somebody get this guy in the HoF
17:14 Aint no way you did that
I don't see the case for him not being noticed. He probably deserved to be an all star more than once but that's the reliever's plight. For a guy at that position that's been on 8 different teams I'd say he's more recognized than you'd expect. Give the guy his flowers--they are certainly deserved--but "nobody notices" is some clickbait nonsense.
He was great with the Yankees both times he was on team.
Players who are consistently good never get the credit that the guys who go from great to meh to great to bad do. Like Eddie Murray. Every year around .300 and 30 HR for a decade and a half. Barely anyone remembers him.
What fuckin memory hole did you just unlock with that clip from the jimmy neutron home run derby around 4:30
Young Nudy in the background 💪🏾💪🏾🎱🎱
4:23 OMG HCBB MY GAMEEE
Wish the Mets still had him
8:58 pretty sure lamar jackson is his own agent
He struck out Freddie more times than the Yankees did in the world series.
What movie is that in the very beginning
Q: When You're Great For 15 Years and Nobody Notices
Q: When You're Great For 15 Years and Nobody Notices
He’s made over $103 million so I don’t think he’s under rated or over looked at all.
Irrelevant, players who play 20 years will always make a lot of money its just another counting stat. Especially since he negotiates short term deals so his market value constantly updates to follow the upward trend of salaries.
The idea that one of the best pitchers in the history of relievers is not being appreciated as such has nothing to do with money. If that were true, contract value above average would be a hall of fame consideration.
That's funny he pitched at Alabama with an I Web ss/2nd base glove
Robertson’s new nickname is Final Flash
Guy who replaced Mo best pitch is the cutter? Should tell you something
If Chapman makes the hall of fame I riot 15:38
Im a rangers fan I know hes a beast, if we dont sign yates, we need to sign him
I remember full leg pants Dave i wish the yanks would have signed him long term.
Edited to say H.O.F
Crazy he was Mariano Rivera's heir and now he's a certified stud