17-year-old Victorian pitcher Robinson Smith has become the latest Australian to sign professional after inking a six-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates today.
With family and friends at Sandringham Royals Baseball Club, Robinson unveiled his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform on the very first day of the International Signing Window.
“Signing professionally is something I have dreamt about for as long as I can remember,” Smith said. “The Pirates are the perfect fit and offer me the opportunity to develop as a player and pitcher, supporting my journey to my big-league goal.”
Smith joins fellow Australians Jayden Kim, Solomon Maguire, Rubens Romero & Brandan Bidois in the Pirates organisation.
He was a crucial part of Victoria’s U18 National Championship Gold Medal in 2024. Smith was named to the U18 Junior Squad shortly after.
He has experience pitching with the Southern Mariners Charter program and through club ball with the Sandringham Royals. He was four years old when he started T-ball at the club.
“On behalf of the Sandringham Baseball Club, I want to congratulate Robinson on this incredible achievement,” said President Nick Stillwell.
“It's a testament to his hard work and passion. Playing for Sandringham and Victoria, at state and national levels, his signing is a fitting reward for his exceptional efforts and abilities."
Robinson’s achievement is a source of immense pride and inspiration for the club and junior players, exemplifying the pathway from grassroots to the MLB.
"His success shows our young players that with dedication, anything is possible.”
Read more on his baseball journey HERE.